“JESTER, n. An officer attached to the king's household to amuse the court by ludicrous actions and utterances . . . the king's own conduct and decrees [being] sufficiently ridiculous for the amusement not only of his court but of all mankind.” ActionMankindKingsCourtRidiculousOfficersHouseholdAmusementDecreeUtteranceJester Author:Ambrose Bierce
“For many years, I believed racism in America was dead and that opportunity existed for all. My beliefs were shaken when the Rodney King officers were acquitted.” YearsAmericaOpportunityBeliefKingsRacismOfficersRacism In America Author:John Hope Bryant
“LEONATO Neighbours, you are tedious. DOGBERRY It pleases your worship to say so, but we are the poor duke's officers; but truly, for mine own part, if I were as tedious as a king, I could find it in my heart to bestow it all of your worship.” IfsHeartPoorMinesKingsMy HeartPleaseWorshipOfficersNeighbourTediousDukes Book:The New Oxford Shakespeare: Modern Critical Edition: The Complete Works Source: The New Oxford Shakespeare: Modern Critical Edition: The Complete Works