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1.                 From The Devil's Dictionary (1881-1906):
                   
   
   
                   
                     
   ZEAL, n.  A certain nervous disorder afflicting the young and
   inexperienced.  A passion that goeth before a sprawl.
       When Zeal sought Gratitude for his reward
       He went away exclaiming:  "O my Lord!"
       "What do you want?" the Lord asked, bending down.
       "An ointment for my cracked and bleeding crown."
                                                               Jum Coople