REALISM, n. The art of depicting nature as it is seem by toads. The charm suffusing a landscape painted by a mole, or a story written by a measuring-worm.

There are four kinds of Homicide: felonious, excusable, justifiable, and praiseworthy.

A system of pitfalls thoughtfully prepared for the feet for the self-made man, along the path by which he advances to distinction.

PALACE, n. A fine and costly residence, particularly that of a great official. The residence of a high dignitary of the Christian Church is called a palace; that of the Founder of his religion was known as a field, or wayside. There is progress.

Witticism. A sharp and clever remark, usually quoted and seldom noted; what the Philistine is pleased to call a joke.

There was never a genius who was not thought a fool until he disclosed himself; whereas he is a fool then only.

Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo.