Russian Grand Priory

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    “Linnæus, setting out for Lapland, surveys his “comb” and “spare shirt,” “leathern breeches” and “gauze cap to keep off gnats,” with as much complacency as Bonaparte a park of artillery for the Russian campaign. The quiet bravery of the man is admirable.”
    —Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

    “Loneliness is more likely to lead to fussy housekeeping than to grand views of the Universe.”
    —Mason Cooley (b. 1927)

    “Blessing turned to blasphemies,
    Holy deeds to despites.

    Sin is where our Lady sat,
    Heaven turned is to hell,
    Sathan sits where our Lord did sway,
    Walsingham, Oh farewell!”
    —Unknown. A Lament for the Priory of Walsingham (l. 39–44)