Self-evident, adj. Evident to one's self and to nobody else.

OBLIVION, n. The state or condition in which the wicked cease from struggling and the dreary are at rest. Fame's eternal dumping ground.

In theology, the state of a luckless mortal prenatally damned. The doctrine of reprobation was taught by Calvin, whose joy in it was somewhat marred by the sad sincerity of his conviction that although some are foredoomed to perdition, others are predestined to salvation.

A rabbit's foot may bring good luck to you, but it brought none to the rabbit.

Creditor. One of a tribe of savages dwelling beyond the Financial Straits and dreaded for their desolating incursions.

A man is known by the company he organizes.

An auctioneer is a man who proclaims with a hammer that he has picked a pocket with his tongue.