...that charge of anti-patriotism....is very difficult to believe that any educated man on either
side ever took seriously. The charge had literally no meaning at all. It
is wearisome to have to point out that if a man thought the war bad for
his country his opposition to it must of necessity be in proportion to
his patriotism. The doctrine of the united nation is simply a piece of
mental confusion. It means that at the precise moment when your country
is in most danger you are to become suddenly frivolous and take any
opinion you may find lying about the street.
-The Fortnightly Review, volume 80 (1903)
Quotes by and posts relating to one of the most influential authors of the 20th century, G.K. Chesterton
A blog dedicated to providing quotes by and posts relating to one of the most influential (and quotable!) authors of the twentieth century, G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936). If you do not know much about GKC, I suggest visiting the webpage of the American Chesterton Society as well as this wonderful Chesterton Facebook Page by a fellow Chestertonian
I also have created a list detailing examples of the influence of Chesterton if you are interested, that I work on from time to time.
(Moreover, for a list of short GKC quotes, I have created one here, citing the sources)
"...Stevenson had found that the secret of life lies in laughter and humility."
-Heretics (1905)
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I also have created a list detailing examples of the influence of Chesterton if you are interested, that I work on from time to time.
(Moreover, for a list of short GKC quotes, I have created one here, citing the sources)
"...Stevenson had found that the secret of life lies in laughter and humility."
-Heretics (1905)
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