Quote by A. N. Wilson

It is eerie being all but alone in Westminster Abbey. Without the tourists, there are only the dead, many of them kings and queens. They speak powerfully and put my thoughts into vivid perspective.

It is eerie being all but alone in Westminster Abbey. Withou

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This quote reflects the introspective and contemplative experience of being in an empty Westminster Abbey. The absence of tourists allows the speaker to connect with the history and significance of the site. Surrounded by the tombs of past monarchs, the presence of the dead amplifies the weight of their thoughts and the magnitude of their impact. This solitude deepens the speaker's reflection and offers a clear, vivid perspective on their own thoughts and existence in contrast to the legacy left behind by these powerful figures.

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