The Covers Of This Book

Happiness Is Lost By Criticizing It; Sorrow By Accepting It.

Rational, Adj. Devoid Of All Delusions Save Those Of Observation, Experience And Reflection.

Pity, N. A Failing Sense Of Exemption, Inspired By Contrast.

King, N. A Male Person Commonly Known In America As A "crowned Head," Although He Never Wears A Crown And Has Usually No Head To Speak Of.

Zoology, N. The Science And History Of The Animal Kingdom, Including Its King, The House Fly ("musca Maledicta"). The Father Of Zoology Was Aristotle, As Is Universally Conceded, But The Name Of Its Mother Has Not Come Down To Us.