Gilbert K. Chesterton Quotes
Men did not love Rome because she was great. She was great because they had loved her.
Citations
Chesterton, G. K. Orthodoxy. John Lane Company, 1908, p. 136.
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This is particularly true for politicians where many who seem to have so little talent and wisdom seem to have followers and supporters.
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."