But a somewhat more liberal and sympathetic examination of mankind will convince us that the cross is even older than the gibbet, that voluntary suffering was before and independent of compulsory; and in short that in most important matters a man has always been free to ruin himself if he chose.
Gilbert K. ChestertonIt was not the house that grew dull, but I that grew dull in it. My wife was better than all women, and yet I could not feel it.
Gilbert K. ChestertonAll true friendliness begins with fire and food and drink and the recognition of rain or frost.
Gilbert K. Chesterton