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• MAYONNAISE, n. One of the sauces which serve the French in place of a state religion.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• Cabbage, n.: A familiar kitchen-garden vegetable about as large and wise as a man's head.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• EDUCATION, n. That which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• Fashion, n. A despot whom the wise ridicule and obey. -- Ambrose Bierce "The Devil's Dictionary
• AMNESTY, n. The state's magnanimity to those offenders whom it would be too expensive to punish.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• PALACE, n. A fine and costly residence, particularly that of a great official.
  The residence of a high dignitary of the Christian Church is called a palace...
• MYRMIDON, n. A follower of Achilles -- particularly when he didn't lead.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...