Gilbert K. Chesterton Quotes


There is also an insulting speech about 'one grey day just like another'. You might as well talk about one green tree like another.


Citations

Chesterton, G. K. "The Glory of Grey." Alarms and Discursions, Methuen & Co., 1910, p. 82.

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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."