You can never have a revolution in order to establish a democracy. You must have a democracy in order to have a revolution. Gilbert K. Chesterton democracyestablishorder Change image and share on social
The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because generally they are the same people. Gilbert K. Chesterton bibleenemygenerally Change image and share on social
In matters of truth the fact that you don't want to publish something is, nine times out of ten, a proof that you ought to publish it. Gilbert K. Chesterton factmatterproof Change image and share on social
And they that rule in England, in stately conclaves met, alas, alas for England they have no graves as yet. Gilbert K. Chesterton alaconclaveengland Change image and share on social
There is nothing the matter with Americans except their ideals. The real American is all right; it is the ideal American who is all wrong. Gilbert K. Chesterton americanidealmatter Change image and share on social
Drink because you are happy, but never because you are miserable. Gilbert K. Chesterton drinkhappymiserable Change image and share on social
If you do not understand a man you cannot crush him. And if you do understand him, very probably you will not. Gilbert K. Chesterton crushmanunderstand Change image and share on social
Let your religion be less of a theory and more of a love affair. Gilbert K. Chesterton affairlovereligion Change image and share on social
It is the test of a good religion whether you can joke about it. Gilbert K. Chesterton goodjokereligion Change image and share on social
There is but an inch of difference between a cushioned chamber and a padded cell. Gilbert K. Chesterton cellchambercushion Change image and share on social
