PREFERENCE, n. A sentiment, or frame of mind, induced by the erroneous belief that one thing is better than another.

The natural equipment to accomplish some small part of the meaner ambitions distinguishing able men from dead ones. In the last analysis ability is commonly found to consist mainly in a high degree of solemnity.

Immortality: A toy which people cry for, And on their knees apply for, Dispute, contend and lie for, And if allowed Would be right proud Eternally to die for.

PRICE, n. Value, plus a reasonable sum for the wear and tear of conscience in demanding it.

A popular writer writes about what people think. A wise writer offers them something to think about.

ROSTRUM, n. In Latin, the beak of a bird or the prow of a ship. In America, a place from which a candidate for office energetically expounds the wisdom, virtue and power of the rabble.

HUSBAND, n. One who, having dined, is charged with the care of the plate.