Patriotism. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name.
Ambrose BiercePIGMY, n. One of a tribe of very small men found by ancient travelers in many parts of the world, but by modern in Central Africa only. The Pigmies are so called to distinguish them from the bulkier Caucasians - who are Hogmies.
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