"RATIONAL, adj. Devoid of all delusions save those……" — Ambrose Bierce
"RATIONAL, adj. Devoid of all delusions save those of observation, experience and reflection."
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- Selfish, adj. Devoid of consideration for the selfishness of others. — Ambrose Bierce