People who make history know nothing about history. You can see that in the sort of history they make. Gilbert K. Chesterton historymakepeople Change image and share on social
The poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese. Gilbert K. Chesterton cheesemysteriouslypoet Change image and share on social
If I can put one touch of rosy sunset into the life of any man or woman, I shall feel that I have worked with God. Gilbert K. Chesterton feelgodlife Change image and share on social
The vulgar man is always the most distinguished, for the very desire to be distinguished is vulgar. Gilbert K. Chesterton desiredistinguishman Change image and share on social
A businessman is the only man who is forever apologizing for his occupation. Gilbert K. Chesterton apologizebusinessmanforever Change image and share on social
Love means to love that which is unlovable; or it is no virtue at all. Gilbert K. Chesterton lovemeanunlovable Change image and share on social
Brave men are all vertebrates; they have their softness on the surface and their toughness in the middle. Gilbert K. Chesterton bravemanmiddle Change image and share on social
When we really worship anything, we love not only its clearness but its obscurity. We exult in its very invisibility. Gilbert K. Chesterton clearnessexultinvisibility Change image and share on social
The true object of all human life is play. Earth is a task garden; heaven is a playground. Gilbert K. Chesterton earthgardenheaven 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