DECALOGUE, n. A series of commandments, ten in number--just enough to … — The Devil's Dictionary
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DECALOGUE, n. A series of commandments, ten in number--just enough to permit an intelligent selection for observance, but not enough to embarrass the choice. Following is the revised edition of the Decalogue, calculated for this meridian.
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