Laughter has something in it common with the ancient words of faith and inspiration; it unfreezes pride and unwinds secrecy; it makes people forget themselves in the presence of something greater than themselves.
GILBERT K. CHESTERTONTolerance is the virtue of people who do not believe in anything.
More Gilbert K. Chesterton Quotes
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Comradeship is quite a different thing from friendship. . .
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Against a dark sky, all flowers look like fireworks.
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A crown of roses is also a crown of thorns.
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The historic glory of America lies in the fact that it is the one nation that was founded like a church. That is, it was founded on a faith that was not merely summed up after it had exited, but was defined before it existed.
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These are the days when the Christian is expected to praise every creed except his own.
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Daybreak is a never-ending glory; getting out of bed is a never ending nuisance.
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There is one thing which gives radiance to everything. It is the idea of something around the corner.
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We’re all in the same boat, and we’re all seasick.
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Catholic doctrine and discipline may be walls; but they are the walls of a playground.
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Do not be so open-minded that your brains fall out.
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It’s the first effect of not believing in God that you lose your common sense.
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The test of happiness is gratitude.
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Dear Sir: Regarding your article ‘What’s Wrong with the World?’ I am. Yours truly.
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Thanks are the highest form of thought.
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I agree with the realistic Irishman who said he preferred to prophesy after the event.
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