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It is human to err and the only final and deadly error, among all our errors, is denying that we have ever erred.
Gilbert K. Chesterton
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
Age: 62 †
Born: 1874
Born: May 29
Died: 1936
Died: June 14
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We fear men so much, because we fear God so little. One fear cures another. When man's terror scares you, turn your thoughts to the wrath of God.
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But since he stood for England And knew what England means, Unless you give him bacon You must not give him beans.
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The doctrine of human equality reposes on this: that there is no man really clever who has not found that he is stupid.
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...a figure of speech can often get into a crack too small for a definition.
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Oh, most unhappy man,' he cried, 'try to be happy! You have red hair like your sister.' My red hair, like red flames, shall burn up the world,' said Gregory.
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