I like this, but it's odd to consider convents as institutions that last a long time without considering the catholic church, which back in the day was definite

I like this, but it's odd to consider convents as institutions that last a long time without considering the catholic church, which back in the day was definitely 'growth at all costs'. Also, I mean, some big businesses have been around for a long time, there's plenty of banks founded in the 1500s :)