HYDRA, n. A kind of animal that the ancients catalogued under many heads.

REBEL, n. A proponent of a new misrule who has failed to establish it.

Insurrection. An unsuccessful revolution; disaffection's failure to substitute misrule for bad government.

Wit - the salt with which the American humorist spoils his intellectual cookery by leaving it out.

The most intolerant advocate is he who is trying to convince himself.

Bigamy, n. A mistake in taste for which the wisdom of the future will adjudge a punishment called trigamy.

Friendless. Having no favors to bestow. Destitute of fortune. Addicted to utterance of truth and common sense.