Famous quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

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I never weary of great churches. It is my favorite kind of mountain scenery. Mankind was never so happily inspired as wh
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"I never weary of great churches. It is my favorite kind of mountain scenery. Mankind was never so happily inspired as when it made a cathedral"

- Robert Louis Stevenson

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This quote by Robert Louis Stevenson speaks to the power of religious architecture and its capability to influence wonder and respect. He suggests that humanity is at its best when it develops something as grand and majestic as a cathedral. He finds excellent churches to be his preferred sort of mountain surroundings, suggesting that they are as amazing as the natural appeal of mountains. He likewise indicates that he never tires of admiring them, suggesting that they provide continuous motivation and pleasure. This quote talks to the power of religious architecture to inspire and boost the human spirit. It suggests that mankind can producing something as lovely and amazing as nature itself.

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Robert Louis Stevenson This quote is written / told by Robert Louis Stevenson between November 13, 1850 and December 3, 1894. He was a famous Writer from Scotland. The author also have 83 other quotes.

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