DELEGATION, n. In American politics, an article of merchandise that comes in sets. - Ambrose Bierce
Junk is the ultimate merchandise. The junk merchant does not sell his product to the consumer, he sells the consumer to the product. He does not improve and simplify his merchandise, he degrades and simplifies the client. - William S. Burroughs
Wisdom is not merchandise, hence it is possible to come across a rich fool. - Gugu Mona