The partisan strife in which the people of the country are permitted to periodically engage does not tend to the development of ugly traits of character, but merely discloses those that preexist.

BAIT, n. A preparation that renders the hook more palatable. The best kind is beauty.

Peace in international affairs: a period of cheating between periods of fighting

Academe, n.: An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught. Academy, n.: A modern school where football is taught.

MATERIAL, adj. Having an actual existence, as distinguished from an imaginary one. Important.

That part of your friend which it is your privilege to contemplate in your adversity

REALISM, n. The art of depicting nature as it is seem by toads. The charm suffusing a landscape painted by a mole, or a story written by a measuring-worm.