Opportunity: A favorable occasion for grasping a disappointment.

He laughs best who laughs least.

EJECTION, n. An approved remedy for the disease of garrulity. It is also much used in cases of extreme poverty.

Politeness, n: The most acceptable hypocrisy.

A single swallow, it is said, devours ten millions of insects every year. The supplying of these insects I take to be a signal instance of the Creator's bounty in providing for the lives of His creatures.

Jealous, adj. Unduly concerned about the preservation of that which can be lost only if not worth keeping.

HOMILETICS, n. The science of adapting sermons to the spiritual needs, capacities and conditions of the congregation.