596. Stiacciata con Siccioli

We ought to respect everyone in the world, and not disdain anyone, however lowly he might be. For if you really think about it, even this humble person may be endowed with some redeeming quality.

This is the general maxim; but to get down to specifics, and even though the comparison doesn’t hold up and this is such a humble thing, I will tell you that I am indebted to an uncouth maidservant for this flat cake, which she could make to perfection.