How can what an Englishman believes be heresy? It is a contradiction in terms.

Summary

This quote suggests that labeling something as heresy, which refers to a belief or opinion that contradicts established religious or societal doctrines, is inherently contradictory when attributed to an Englishman. The idea presented is that the English are seen as being closely attached to traditional beliefs and values, making it unlikely for them to hold ideas that are deemed heretical. The quote implies that heresy is antithetical to the English cultural identity, hence the apparent contradiction between Englishness and heresy.