In this world one must have a name; it prevents confusion, even when it does not establish identity. Some, though, are known by numbers, which also seem inadequate distinctions.

They say that hens do cackle loudest when there is nothing vital in the eggs they have laid.

MONSIGNOR- A high ecclesiastical title, of which the Founder of our religion overlooked the advantages.

Economy, n. Purchasing the barrel of whiskey that you do not need for the price of the cow that you cannot afford.

A lottery is a tax on stupidity.

PRICE, n. Value, plus a reasonable sum for the wear and tear of conscience in demanding it.

Alliance - in international politics, the union of two thieves who have their hands so deeply inserted in each other's pockets that they cannot separately plunder a third.