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Gilbert Keith Chesterton

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, better known as G. K. Chesterton, was an English writer, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, lay theologian, biographer, and literary and art critic. Chesterton is often referred to as the «prince of paradox». Time magazine has observed of his writing style: «Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories — first carefully turning them inside out».
years of life: 29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936

Quotes

annapouryaghoubhas quoted8 months ago
Life was a fly that faded, and death a drone that stung;
The world was very old in­deed when you and I were young.
Coffeehas quotedlast year
"I know too much," he said. "That's what's the matter with me. That's what's the matter with all of us, and the whole show; we know too much. Too much about one another; too much about ourselves. That's why I'm really interested, just now, about one thing that I don't know
Sunita Zivehas quotedlast year
"I told you before I had to throw back the big fish."

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