Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Bigot, one who is obstinately and zealously attached to an opinion that you do not entertain.

Bigot, one who is obstinately and zealously attached to an o

Summary

This quote suggests that a bigot is someone who stubbornly clings to a strong and fervent belief that contradicts one's own perspective. It implies that a bigot is closed-minded and unwilling to entertain other viewpoints or consider different opinions. The idea is that a bigot is zealously devoted to their own opinion and shows little or no tolerance for alternative ideas.

By Ambrose Bierce

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