Psychopathology of Everyday Life
with the theme which we discussed before the Latin word escaped you.”
“You are right. I now think of an article in an Italian journal which I have recently read. I believe it was entitled: ‘What St. Augustine said Concerning Women.’ What can you do with this?”
I waited.
“Now I think of something which surely has no connection with the theme.”
“Oh, please abstain from all criticism, and—”
“Oh, I know! I recall a handsome old gentleman whom I met on my journey last week. He was really an original type. He looked like a big bird of prey. His name, if you care to know, is Benedict.”
“Well, at least you give a grouping of saints and Church fathers: St. Simon, St. Augustine, and St. Benedict. I believe that there was a Church father named Origines. Three of these, moreover, are Christian names, like Paul in the name Kleinpaul”
“Now I think of St. Januarius and his blood miracle—I find that the thoughts are running mechanically.”
“Just stop a moment; both St. Januarius and St. Augustine have something to do with the calendar. Will you recall to me the blood miracle?”
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