BEGGAR, n. One who has relied on the assistance of his friends.

Coward: One who, in a perilous emergency, thinks with his legs.

I think that I think, therefore I think that I am.

Dentist: a prestidigitator who, putting metal into your mouth, pulls coin out of your pocket.

PRIVATE, n. A military gentleman with a field-marshal's baton in his knapsack and an impediment in his hope.

LIVER, n. A large red organ thoughtfully provided by nature to be bilious with. The liver is heaven's best gift to the goose; without it that bird would be unable to supply us with the Strasbourg "pate".

If you want to read a perfect book there is only one way: write it.