Distance, n. The only thing that the rich are willing for the poor to call theirs and keep.

RETRIBUTION, n. A rain of fire-and-brimstone that falls alike upon the just and such of the unjust as have not procured shelter by evicting them.

MATERIAL, adj. Having an actual existence, as distinguished from an imaginary one. Important.

GUILLOTINE, n. A machine which makes a Frenchman shrug his shoulders with good reason.

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

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

RADIUM, n. A mineral that gives off heat and stimulates the organ that a scientist is a fool with.