Gilbert K. Chesterton Quotes


The trouble about always trying to preserve the health of the body is that it is so difficult to do it without destroying the health of the mind.


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Gilbert K. Chesterton, 1874-1936, English Writer, 'The Health of the Mind', Illustrated London News, August 10,1929

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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."