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• ADMONITION, n. Gentle reproof, as with a meat-axe.
  Friendly warning. Consigned by way of admonition, His soul forever to perdition....
• SYMBOLIC, adj. Pertaining to symbols and the use and interpretation of symbols.
  They say 'tis conscience feels compunction; I hold that that's the stomach's function, For of the sinner I have noted That when he's sinned he's somewhat bloated, Or ill some other ghastly fashion Within that bowel of compassion....
• PIETY, n. Reverence for the Supreme Being, based upon His supposed resemblance to man.
  The pig is taught by sermons and epistles To think the God of Swine has snout and bristles....
• Birth, n.: The first and direst of all disasters. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary
• CARNIVOROUS, adj. Addicted to the cruelty of devouring the timorous vegetarian, his heirs and assigns.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• HOUSELESS, adj. Having paid all taxes on household goods.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• RATIONAL, adj. Devoid of all delusions save those of observation, experience and reflection.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...