THERE are no wise few; for in all men rages the folly of the Fall. Take your strongest, happiest, handsomest, best born, best bred, best instructed men on earth and give them special power for half an hour and because they are men they will begin to [perform] badly.
Gilbert K. ChestertonReligious unity can look like a carnival and religious liberty can look like a funeral.
Gilbert K. ChestertonSavages and modern artists are alike strangely driven to create something uglier than themselves. but the artists find it harder.
Gilbert K. ChestertonIt seems to me,' said the other, 'That you are simply seeking a pretext to insult the Marquis.' By George!' said Syme facing round and looking at him, 'What a clever chap you are!
Gilbert K. Chesterton