And who went to discover a new world but the ships of Spain; and who sailed round the world but another Spaniard, Magallanes; and for everything great it has always been us, always us, in those days of religion and prosperity.

And what can we say about learning?
Those centuries produced Spain's most famous men--great poets and most eminent theologians; no one has equalled them since.

And to show that religion is the source of all greatness, the most illustrious writers have worn the religious habit.

I guess what will be your argument, that after such glorious kings came others less distinguished, and so the decadence commenced.

I know something about that also.