EPICURE

The Devil's Dictionary · 1911 · p. 91
n : An opponent of Epicurus, an abstemious philosopher who, holding that pleasure should be the chief aim of man, wasted no time in gratification of the senses. EPIGRAM, n. A short, sharp saying in prose or verse, frequently characterized by acidity or acerbity and sometimes by wisdom. Following are some of the more notable epigrams of the learned Jamrach Holobom: and ingenious Dr. We know better the needs of ourselves than of others. To serve oneself is economy of administration. In each human heart are a tiger, a pig, an a and a nightingale. Diversity of character is due to their unequal activity. There are three sexes; males, females and girls. Beauty in women and distinction in men are alike in this: they seem to the unthinking a kind of credibility. Women in love are le ashamed than men. have le to be ashamed of. They While your friend holds you affectionately by both your hands you are safe, for you can watch both his. 91
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