Gilbert K. Chesterton Quotes


A thing constructed can only be loved after it is constructed; but a thing created is loved before it exists.


Citations

Chesterton, G. K. Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens. J. M. Dent & Sons, 1911, p. xix.

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Gilbert K. Chesterton
Gilbert K. Chesterton
  • Born: May 29, 1874
  • Died: June 14, 1936
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Journalist, Novelist, Essayist, Poet

Gilbert Keith Chesterton KC*SG was an English writer, philosopher, lay theologian, and literary and art critic. He has been referred to as the "prince of paradox". Time magazine observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories—first carefully turning them inside out."