Quote by Thomas Carlyle

The highest ensign that men ever met and embraced under, the Cross itself, had no meaning save an accidental extrinsic one.

The highest ensign that men ever met and embraced under, the

Summary

This quote suggests that the cross, which is widely regarded as a significant symbol in various cultures and religions, actually holds no inherent or intrinsic meaning. Instead, its meaning is derived from external circumstances or culturally imposed interpretations. The quote implies that the significance of the cross is subjective and dependent on individual or collective perspectives, rather than possessing a definitive or universally understood meaning.

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Men

By Thomas Carlyle

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