All conservatism is based upon the idea that if you leave things alone you leave them as they are. But you do not. If you leave a thing alone you leave it to a torrent of change. Gilbert K. Chesterton basechangeconservatism Change image and share on social
The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see. Gilbert K. Chesterton seetouristtraveler Change image and share on social
The cosmos is about the smallest hole that a man can hide his head in. Gilbert K. Chesterton cosmosheadhide Change image and share on social
A man does not know what he is saying until he knows what he is not saying. Gilbert K. Chesterton man Change image and share on social
Tradition means giving votes to the most obscure of all classes, our ancestors. It is the democracy of the dead. Tradition refuses to submit to that arrogant oligarchy who merely happen to be walking around. Gilbert K. Chesterton ancestorarrogantclass share on social
Literature is a luxury; fiction is a necessity. Gilbert K. Chesterton fictionliteratureluxury Change image and share on social
What people call impartiality may simply mean indifference, and what people call partiality may simply mean mental activity. Gilbert K. Chesterton activitycallimpartiality Change image and share on social
I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite. Gilbert K. Chesterton adviceexactlisten Change image and share on social
A new philosophy generally means in practice the praise of some old vice. Gilbert K. Chesterton generallymeanphilosophy Change image and share on social
Thieves respect property. They merely wish the property to become their property that they may more perfectly respect it. Gilbert K. Chesterton perfectlypropertyrespect Change image and share on social
