Gilbert K. Chesterton

I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a read more

I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.

It is the test of a good religion whether you can joke about it.

It is the test of a good religion whether you can joke about it.

The doctrine of human equality reposes on this: that there is no man really clever who has not found that read more

The doctrine of human equality reposes on this: that there is no man really clever who has not found that he is stupid.

I always like a dog so long as he isn't spelled backward.

I always like a dog so long as he isn't spelled backward.

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.