noun. a mysterious form of matter secreted by the brain. Its chief activity consists in the endeavor to ascertain its own nature,
the futility of the attempt being due to the fact that it has nothing but itself to know itself with.
From the latin mens, a fact unknown to that honest shoe-seller,who, observing that his learned competitor over the way had displayed the motto
"Mens conscia recti"
emblazoned his own front with the words
"Men's,women's and children's conscia recti"
PS:selfish, adj.
devoid of consideration for the selfish-ness
of others.
ambrose bierce
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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"conscia mens recti"....is part of the whole phrase...conscia mens recta menlania redit
ReplyDeletewhich means....
A clear conscience will win out over false lies.
but you knew that