Enthusiasm - a distemper of youth, curable by small doses of repentance in connection with outward applications of experience.
Ambrose BierceImmortality: A toy which people cry for, And on their knees apply for, Dispute, contend and lie for, And if allowed Would be right proud Eternally to die for.
Ambrose BierceWork: a dangerous disorder affecting high public functionaries who want to go fishing.
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