Maxioms by Gilbert K. Chesterton
Man seems to be capable of great virtues but not of small virtues; capable of defying his torturer but not read more
Man seems to be capable of great virtues but not of small virtues; capable of defying his torturer but not of keeping his temper.
Truths turn into dogmas the minute they are disputed.
Truths turn into dogmas the minute they are disputed.
One sees great things from the valley; only small things from the peak.
One sees great things from the valley; only small things from the peak.
Compromise used to mean that half a loaf was better than no bread. Among modern statesmen it really seems to read more
Compromise used to mean that half a loaf was better than no bread. Among modern statesmen it really seems to mean that half a loaf is better than a whole loaf.
People generally quarrel because they cannot argue.
People generally quarrel because they cannot argue.
