"Jealous, adj. Unduly concerned about the preservation of……" — Ambrose Bierce
"Jealous, adj. Unduly concerned about the preservation of that which can be lost only if not worth keeping."
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- Quotation, n: The act of repeating erroneously the words of another.
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- Consult: To seek approval for a course of action already decided upon.
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