The Surprisingly Catholic Origin Behind the Word ‘Bigot’
A word worth reconquering.
“In the ancient is wisdom, and in length of days prudence.” – Job 12:12
“And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled: and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.” – Matthew 23:12
Some thoughts about a very moving element of European folklore.
“Pistoia! Pistoia! why have you not decreed
to turn yourself to ashes and end your days,
rather than to spread the evil of your seed!”
– Inferno, XXV. 10-12 (trans. by Ciardi).