In the sardonic temper of the Russian revolutionist, I see a return of the French temper of 1793. Most of the sermons and speeches of the time are chameleon in character and tepid in feeling.
"Psycho-Phone Messages"
Francis Grierson
The chameleon is not so common as the last-named creatures to which the professor refers, and is not so noticeable, since its nature is to closely reflect the color of the tree or stone on which it may chance to rest for the time being.
"The Pearl of India"
Maturin M. Ballou
It is not only a case of mere unconscious repetition or of brazen-faced plagiarism that is the principle involved; it has its root in the chameleon-like variety of aspect possible to a piece of fooling or a flash of wit.
"The History of "Punch""
M. H. Spielmann