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Our digestions, going sacredly and silently right, that is the foundation of all poetry.
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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Comradeship is obvious and universal and open but it is only one kind of affection it has characteristics that would destroy any other kind. Anyone who has known true comradeship in a club or in a regiment, knows that it is impersonal.
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When people begin to ignore human dignity, it will not be long before they begin to ignore human rights.
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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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The Catholic Church is like a thick steak, a glass of red wine, and a good cigar.
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