MONSIGNOR, n. A high ecclesiastical title, of which the Founder of our religion overlooked the advantages. (Ambrose Bierce)

MONSIGNOR, n. A high ecclesiastical title, of which the Founder of our religion overlooked the advantages.

Ambrose Bierce

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