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Thomas Babington Macaulay

"She [the Catholic Church] thoroughly understands what no other Church has ever understood, how to deal with enthusiasts."

Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800-1859) "Ranke's History of the Popes," The Edinburgh Review, October 1840

 

Image: Battle of Domažlice between Hussites and Crusaders; Jena Codex, 15th century. [Crusaders were very enthusiastic to kill so-called heretics.]

 

This North Eastern Life: Quote of the Day for 2015-10-23

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Uploaded on October 23, 2015