Thought Grenades for the Delirious

Definitions for the cynical:
(warning may offend the close minded*)

Religion - Organised Ignorance
Addiction - Perpetual self-martyrdom
Excuses - Outward Denial
Apathy - Mental Stagnation

(any additional entries for this new dictionary welcomed)

Cheesy Lessons for the Learned:

democracy counts heads
not what's in them

Hope for the best
plan for the worst

(*or the easily offended)