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." Aramis Jukes - Ambrose Bierce

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Ambrose Bierce: "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."
Aramis Jukes"

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Answered	Aramis	Asked	Back
Because	Court	Elevation	Held
High	Human	Jukes	Lack
Noblemen	Other	Others	Rank
Relative	Royal	Scale	Scratch
Skill	Twas	Worth

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