The Devil's Dictionary: Rank
Updated May 14, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
RANK
-n.
Relative elevation in the scale of human worth.
He held at court a rank so high
That other noblemen asked why.
"Because," 'twas answered, "others lack
His skill to scratch the royal back."
That other noblemen asked why.
"Because," 'twas answered, "others lack
His skill to scratch the royal back."
- Aramis Jukes
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