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Gilbert K. Chesterton Quotes

Gilbert K. Chesterton quotes

English Writer May 29, 1874 – June 14, 1936

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Humour is meant, in a literal sense, to make game of man; that is, to dethrone him from his official dignity and hunt him like game. Gilbert K. Chesterton
The fatal metaphor of progress, which means leaving things behind us, has utterly obscured the real idea of growth, which means leaving things inside us. Gilbert K. Chesterton
Gilbert K. Chesterton quote: "The classes that wash most are those that work least."
The classes that wash most are those that work least. Gilbert K. Chesterton
Gilbert K. Chesterton quote: "Meaninglessness does not come from being weary of pain...."
Meaninglessness does not come from being weary of pain. Meaninglessness comes from being weary of pleasure. Gilbert K. Chesterton
Gilbert K. Chesterton quote: ". . . . metaphysics is the only thoroughly emotional thing."
. . . . metaphysics is the only thoroughly emotional thing. Gilbert K. Chesterton
Gilbert K. Chesterton quote: "All we know of the Missing Link is that he is missing - and he..."
All we know of the Missing Link is that he is missing - and he won't be missed either. Gilbert K. Chesterton
The boldest plans for the future invoke the authority of the past; and that even a revolutionary seeks to satisfy himself that he is also a reactionary. Gilbert K. Chesterton
Gilbert K. Chesterton quote: "The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake..."
The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world. Gilbert K. Chesterton
Gilbert K. Chesterton quote: "The duty of the artist lies in keeping alive a sense of wonder..."
The duty of the artist lies in keeping alive a sense of wonder in the world. Gilbert K. Chesterton
Gilbert K. Chesterton quote: "A naked moon stood in a naked sky."
A naked moon stood in a naked sky. Gilbert K. Chesterton
Gilbert K. Chesterton quote: "A man is angry at a libel because it is false, but at a satire..."
A man is angry at a libel because it is false, but at a satire because it is true. Gilbert K. Chesterton
Man seems to be capable of great virtues but not of small virtues; capable of defying his torturer but not of keeping his temper. Gilbert K. Chesterton
True contentment is a thing as active as agriculture. It is the power of getting out of any situation all that there is in it. It is arduous and it is rare. Gilbert K. Chesterton
I have formed a very clear conception of patriotism. I have generally found it thrust into the foreground by some fellow who has something to hide in the background. I have seen a great deal of patriotism; and I have generally found it the last refuge of the scoundrel. Gilbert K. Chesterton
Gilbert K. Chesterton quote: "Do not free a camel of the burden of his hump; you may be..."
Do not free a camel of the burden of his hump; you may be freeing him from being a camel. Gilbert K. Chesterton

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