Quote by Robert Runcie

I sometimes think that Thomas Cook should be numbered among the secular saints. He took travel from the privileged and gave it to the people.

I sometimes think that Thomas Cook should be numbered among

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This quote suggests that Thomas Cook, the founder of the travel agency Thomas Cook & Son, should be regarded as a secular saint due to his contribution to making travel accessible for everyone. It implies that Cook's efforts democratized travel by making it available to the broader population, removing it from being solely a privilege of the wealthy. This recognition highlights Cook's significant role in expanding travel opportunities and enabling more people to explore the world.

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