Note 78 — CHAP. IX. Of the Beards of Priests.

“Who,” says he, “will dare maintain, that the beard is not the ornament of man, the symbol of probity and justice; that it does not give him a grave, stern look; I mean to speak of those who are determined by reason rather than opinion? If it be admitted then that the beard is the ornament of an honest, just man, why should it not be the most decent ornament for a priest, who ought to be an example of virtue.” Apologia Joannis Pierii Valeriani belumen. I have seen three editions of this work.