The Devil's Dictionary: Sacred
Updated May 14, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
SACRED
-adj.
Dedicated to some religious purpose; having a divine character; inspiring solemn thoughts or emotions; as, the Dalai Lama of Thibet; the Moogum of M'bwango; the temple of Apes in Ceylon; the Cow in India; the Crocodile, the Cat and the Onion of ancient Egypt; the Mufti of Moosh; the hair of the dog that bit Noah, etc.
All things are either sacred or profane.
The former to ecclesiasts bring gain;
The latter to the devil appertain.
The former to ecclesiasts bring gain;
The latter to the devil appertain.
- Dumbo Omohundro
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