OSTRICH, n. A large bird to which (for its sins, doubtless) nature has denied that hinder toe . . . . The absence of a good working pair of wings is no defect, for, as has been ingeniously pointed out, the ostrich does not fly.

CARNIVOROUS, adj. Addicted to the cruelty of devouring the timorous vegetarian, his heirs and assigns.

Definition: CONNOISSEUR, n. A specialist who knows everything about something and nothing about anything else.

Democracy is defended in 3 stages. Ballot Box, Jury Box, Cartridge Box.

PAST, n. That part of Eternity with some small fraction of which we have a slight and regrettable acquaintance... The Past is the Future of yesterday, the Future is the Past of to-morrow. They are one - the knowledge and the dream.

Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

CRAYFISH, n. A small crustacean very much resembling the lobster, but less indigestible.