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PATRIOTISM, n. Combustible rubbish read to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name.
In Dr. Johnson's famous dictionary patriotism is defined as the last resort of a scoundrel....
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. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
Patroclus, lov'd of all my martial train, Beyond mankind, beyond myself, is slain!
-- Alexander Pope (1688-1744) -- The Iliad of Homer, Book xviii, Line 103...
Patron: Commonly a wretch who supports with insolence, and is paid with flattery.
-- Johnson, Definition Dictionary...
Pauca sed matura. [Few but excellent (or ripe).] -- Gau
PAUD: PAUse Dramatically
Paul Harvey fans always have a good day
Paul Lynde to block... -- a contestant on Hollywood Square
Paul McCartney seen smooching with Elvis!
Paul Revere: "One if by LAN, two if by C...

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