PUSH, n. One of the two things mainly conducive to success, especially in politics. The other is Pull.

RATTLESNAKE, n. Our prostrate brother, "Homo ventrambulans".

PREFERENCE, n. A sentiment, or frame of mind, induced by the erroneous belief that one thing is better than another.

Christians and camels receive their burdens kneeling.

MONUMENT, n. A structure intended to commemorate something which either needs no commemoration or cannot be commemorated.

Introduction - a social ceremony invented by the devil for the gratification of his servants and the plaguing of his enemies.

Trial. A formal inquiry designed to prove and put upon record the blameless characters of judges, advocates and jurors.