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The Middle Ages2 quotes
In the middle ages people were tourists because of their religion, whereas now they are tourists because tourism is their religion. — Robert Runcie · 1988People who are always praising the past
And especially the times of faith as best
Ought to go and live in the Middle Ages
And be burnt at the stake as witches and sages. — Stevie Smith · 1957Decline of religion1 quote
In the middle ages people were tourists because of their religion, whereas now they are tourists because tourism is their religion. — Robert Runcie · 1988Modern life1 quote
In the middle ages people were tourists because of their religion, whereas now they are tourists because tourism is their religion. — Robert Runcie · 1988The past1 quote
People who are always praising the past
And especially the times of faith as best
Ought to go and live in the Middle Ages
And be burnt at the stake as witches and sages. — Stevie Smith · 1957