Turkish proverb
Though men are brothers their pockets are not sisters.
Homonymic
A leading political candidate for public office attended a rally in his honor, and after giving a speech stood in a receiving line to personally greet the guests, which included some military personnel. One gentleman appeared familiar to him, and he asked, “Haven’t I seen you before?” The man happened to be the politician’s tailor, and he replied, “Why, I made your pants.” “Oh, yes, yes,” said the other, “How do you do, Major Pants.”
A Shaker and Mover
When Woodrow proposed to me I was so surprised I nearly fell out of bed.
…Attributed to the second Mrs. Woodrow Wilson.
Fame in Oblivion
A modest man is usually admired—if people ever hear of him.
…Edgar Watson Howe
Daffy-nition
Authors: The queerest of animals, whose tales come out of their heads.
Attention, Gamesters!
The longest odds in the world are those against getting even.
From My Persian Dictionary
Ajzáchí: chemist
Gílás: cherry (white)
Vashnah: cherry (sour)
Nukhúd: chickpea
What’s in a Name
Majarian: Turkish in derivation, identified as a nationality, Majar is defined as Hungarian (Magyar). Also, in slang usage, a louse.
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