"Would it be possible to stand still on one spot more majestically - while simulating a triumphant march forward - than it is done by the two English Houses of Parliament?"

Alexander Herzen's quote is a commentary on the English Houses of Parliament and their ability to seem making development while remaining in the exact same place. He is recommending that your houses of Parliament have a distinct capability to seem making progress while remaining in the same location. He is suggesting that the Houses of Parliament have a certain majesty and grandeur that allows them to seem making progress while remaining in the same place. He is likewise suggesting that it is hard to accomplish this exact same level of grandeur and majesty while staying in the same location. Herzen's quote is a commentary on the power and impact of the English Houses of Parliament and their ability to appear to be making development while remaining in the very same location. It is a suggestion of the importance of the Houses of Parliament and their capability to appear to be making development while staying in the same place.