Bertrand Russell, in his book, «Why I Am Not A Christian», He discredits the inspiration of the New Testament: «I am concerned with Christ as He appears in the Gospel narrative... He certainly thought that his second coming would occur in clouds of glory before the death of all the people who were living at the time. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
When late at the Carlton I tarry, Where riches and luxury reign, When I sup con amore and trail clouds of glory Inspired by the best of champagne, I am then a great playwright — a Barrie — Three plays at a time on the boards — The royalties pour in and put more and more in My purse till it's fat as a lord's. (slaw.ca)
The naval and seafaring traditions of Britain are the wellspring of Turner's imagination, but like Turner and his vision, this tradition, and Victorian Britain are receding into clouds of glory. (theguardian.com)