A popular writer writes about what people think. A wise writer offers them something to think about.

ASPERSE, v.t. Maliciously to ascribe to another vicious actions which one has not had the temptation and opportunity to commit.

Impartial - unable to perceive any promise of personal advantage from espousing either side of a controversy.

Convent - a place of retirement for women who wish for leisure to meditate upon the sin of idleness.

Consul - in American politics, a person who having failed to secure an office from the people is given one by the Administration on condition that he leave the country.

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

REACH, n. The radius of action of the human hand. The area within which it is possible (and customary) to gratify directly the propensity to provide.