Gilbert K. Chesterton Quotes


Men invent new ideals because they dare not attempt old ideals. They look forward with enthusiasm, because they are afraid to look back.


Citations

Chesterton, G. K. What's Wrong with the World. Cassell and Company, 1910, p. 33.

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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."