A cat is a soft, indestructible automaton provided by nature to be kicked when things go wrong in the domestic circle.

Ocean: A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man - who has no gills.

REALISM, n. The art of depicting nature as it is seem by toads. The charm suffusing a landscape painted by a mole, or a story written by a measuring-worm.

Religion, n. A daughter of Hope and Fear, explaining to Ignorance the nature of the Unknowable.

Rum, n. Generically, fiery liquors that produce madness in total abstainers.

Women and foxes, being weak, are distinguished by superior tact