GUNPOWDER, n. An agency employed by civilized nations for the settlement of disputes which might become troublesome if left unadjusted. By most writers the invention of gunpowder is ascribed to the Chinese, but not upon very convincing evidence. Milton says it was invented by the devil to dispel angels with, and this opinion seems to derive some support from the scarcity of angels.

PUSH, n. One of the two things mainly conducive to success, especially in politics. The other is Pull.

Education, n.: That which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding.

If you would be accounted great by your contemporaries, be not too much greater than they.

SATIETY, n. The feeling that one has for the plate after he has eaten its contents, madam.

Heaven lies about us in our infancy and the world begins lying about us pretty soon afterward.

TENACITY, n. A certain quality of the human hand in its relation to the coin of the realm. It attains its highest development in the hand of authority and is considered a serviceable equipment for a career in politics.