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IRRELIGION, n. The principal one of the great faiths of the world.
The Cynic's Dictionary (1906)
HOPE, n. Desire and expectation rolled into one.
The Cynic's Dictionary (1906)
LECTURER, n. One with his hand in your pocket, his tongue in your ear and his faith in your patience.
The Cynic's Dictionary (1906)
MAGIC, n. An art of converting superstition into coin. There are other arts serving the same high purpose, but the discreet lexicographer does not name them.
The Devil's Dictionary (1911)
Faith, n. Belief without evidence in what is told by one who speaks without knowledge, of things without parallel.
The Devil's Dictionary (1911)
A toy which people cry for,
And on their knees apply for,
Dispute, contend and lie for,
And if allowed
Would be right proud
Eternally to die for.
The Devil's Dictionary (1911)