The object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid.
G. K. CHESTERTON
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G. K. Chesterton128 quotes“The object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid.”
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G. K. ChestertonG. K. Chesterton O God of earth and altar, Bow down and hear our cry, Our earthly rulers falter, Our people drift and die; The walls of gold entomb us, The swords of scorn divide, Take not thy thunder from us, But take away our pride.
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