Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

Bigot: One who is obstinately and zealously attached to an opinion that you do not entertain.

A person who doubts himself is like a man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms agains himself. He makes his failure certain by himself being the first person to be convinced of it.

NOVEL, n. A short story padded.

Abscond - to move in a mysterious way, commonly with the property of another.

PROJECTILE, n. The final arbiter in international disputes. With the growth of prudence in military affairs the projectile came more and more into favor, and is now held in high esteem by the most courageous.

INGRATE, n. One who receives a benefit from another, or is otherwise an object of charity.