Intolerance is natural and logical, for in every dissenting opinion lies an assumption of superior wisdom.

Learning -the kind of ignorance affected by (and affecting) civilized races, as distinguished from ignorance, the sort of learning incurred by savages. See nonsense.

Cynicism is that blackguard defect of vision which compels us to see the world as it is, instead of as it should be.

REVOLUTION, n. In politics, an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment. . . . the substitution of the rule of an Administration for that of a Ministry, whereby the welfare and happiness of the people were advanced a full half-inch.

HERMIT, n. A person whose vices and follies are not sociable.

IMPROVIDENCE, n. Provision for the needs of to-day from the revenues of to-morrow.

BEGGAR, n. One who has relied on the assistance of his friends.