CARTESIAN, adj. Relating to Descartes, author of 'Cogito ergo sum' to demonstrate the reality of human existence. The dictum might be improved 'Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum' 'I think that I think, therefore I think that I am' as close an approach.

Suddenly to change one's opinions and go over to another party. The most notable flop on record was that of Saul of Tarsus, who has been severely criticised as a turn-coat by some of our partisan journals.

LIAR, n. One who tells an unpleasant truth.

An accident is an inevitable occurrence due to the actions of immutable natural laws.

PRESIDENT, n. The leading figure in a small group of men of whom - and of whom only - it is positively known that immense numbers of their countrymen did not want any of them for President.

Think twice before you speak to a friend in need

Academe, n.: An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught. Academy, n.: A modern school where football is taught.