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Gilbert K. Chesterton Quotes

Gilbert K. Chesterton quote: "Suppose, my dear Chadd, suppose it is we who are the idiots..."

Suppose, my dear Chadd, suppose it is we who are the idiots because we are not afraid of devils in the dark?

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