- Christian, n. One who believes that the New Testament is a divinely inspired book admirably suited to the spiritual needs of his neighbor. One who follows the teachings of Christ in so far as they are not inconsistent with a life of sin.
- Patriot, n. One to whom the interests of a part seem superior to those of the whole. The dupe of statesmen and the tool of conquerors.
- Pray, v. To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled in behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy.
- President, n. The leading figure in a small group of men of whom— and of whom only— it is positively known that immense numbers of their countrymen did not want any of them for President.
- Un-American, adj. Wicked, intolerable, heathenish.
Thursday, April 03, 2003
From The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce, 1911
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