ZEUS /n./ The chief of Grecian gods, adored by the Romans as Jupiter and by the modern Americans as God, Gold, Mob and Dog.
Ambrose BiercePERIPATETIC, adj. Walking about. Relating to the philosophy of Aristotle, who, while expounding it, moved from place to place in order to avoid his pupil's objections. A needless precaution - they knew no more of the matter than he.
Ambrose BiercePolitics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.
Ambrose BierceBook - Learning : The dunce's derisive term for all knowledge that transcends his own impertinent ignorance.
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