Quote by Thomas Babington Macaulay

And she (the Roman Catholic Church) may still exist in undiminished vigor, when some traveller from New Zealand shall, in the midst of a vast solitude, take his stand on a broken arch of London Bridge to sketch the ruins of St. Paul's.

And she (the Roman Catholic Church) may still exist in undim

Summary

This quote suggests that the Roman Catholic Church will continue to thrive and remain powerful even in the distant future. The image of a traveler from New Zealand sketching the ruins of St. Paul's Cathedral on a desolate London Bridge implies the church's enduring strength. The quote implies that the church's existence will outlast even grand structures like St. Paul's, emphasizing its longevity and unyielding influence.

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By Thomas Babington Macaulay

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