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No man must be superior to the things that are common to men.... Not only are we all in the same boat, but we are all seasick.
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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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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The paradox of courage is that a man must be a little careless of his life even in order to keep it.
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The strangest whim has seized me ... After all I think I will not hang myself today.
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