"IMPENITENCE, n. A state of mind intermediate in……" — Ambrose Bierce
"IMPENITENCE, n. A state of mind intermediate in point of time between sin and punishment."
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- Admiration, n. Our polite recognition of another's resemblance to ourselves.
- Consult: To seek approval for a course of action already decided upon.
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