Americans have a taste forโฆrocking-chairs. A flippant critic might suggest that they select rocking-chairs so that, even when they are sitting down, they need not be sitting still. Something of this restlessness in the race may really be involved in the matter; but I think the deeper significance of the rocking-chair may still be found in the deeper symbolism of the rocking-horse. I think there is behind all this fresh and facile use of wood a certain spirit that is childish in the good sense of the word; something that is innocent, and easily pleased.
Gilbert K. ChestertonEvery man speaks of public opinion, and means by public opinion, public opinion minus his opinion.
Gilbert K. ChestertonTea, although an OrientalIs a gentleman at least;Cocoa is a cad and coward,Cocoa is a vulgar beast.
Gilbert K. ChestertonBut there is good news yet to hear and fine things to be seen before we go to Paradise by way of Kensal Green.
Gilbert K. Chesterton