Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

I never weary of great churches. It is my favorite kind of mountain scenery. Mankind was never so happily inspired as when it made a cathedral.

I never weary of great churches. It is my favorite kind of m

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In this quote, the author expresses their unwavering admiration for grand churches and likens them to picturesque mountains. They find great joy in the architectural marvels and believe that human beings reached their peak of inspiration when creating cathedrals. This suggests that the author values the immense beauty, skillful craftsmanship, and profound devotion associated with these structures, highlighting the significant impact such creations have on them.

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By Robert Louis Stevenson

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