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61Scarfacian — An attitude reminiscent of Al Pacino’s portrayal of drug kingpin Tony Montana in Brian De Palma’s 1983 cult classic “Scarface.” Scarfacian seems to have been coined by Ken Tucker, author of “Scarface Nation” – an analysis of the film’s impact of… …
62he who can, does; he who cannot, teaches — There are many (frequently humorous) variations on this proverb. 1903 G. B. SHAW Maxims for Revolutionists in Man & Superman 230 He who can, does. He who cannot, teaches. 1979 Daily Telegraph 6 Aug. 8 A version of an old adage came to me those… …
63whosoever draws his sword against the prince must throw the scabbard away — Whoever seeks to assassinate or depose a monarch must remain constantly prepared to defend himself, and his sword will never be able to return to its scabbard. 1604 R. DALLINGTON View of France F3v His King, against whom when yee drawe the sword …
64pithiness — pithy ► ADJECTIVE (pithier, pithiest) 1) (of a fruit or plant) containing much pith. 2) (of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive. DERIVATIVES pithily adverb pithiness noun …
65pithy — ► ADJECTIVE (pithier, pithiest) 1) (of a fruit or plant) containing much pith. 2) (of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive. DERIVATIVES pithily adverb pithiness noun …
66pithy — [pith′ē] adj. pithier, pithiest 1. of, like, or full of pith 2. terse and full of substance or meaning SYN. CONCISE pithily adv. pithiness n …
67pithy — adj. (pithier, pithiest) 1 (of style, speech, etc.) condensed, terse, and forcible. 2 of, like, or containing much pith. Derivatives: pithily adv. pithiness n …
68KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… …
