“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.”
Quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
Gilbert K. Chesterton was an English writer, critic, and theologian, born on May 29, 1874, and died on June 14, 1936. Known for his unique literary style and profound philosophical thinking, Chesterton's works spanned a variety of genres, including novels, poetry, drama, and criticism. more
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Source: The Essential Gilbert K. Chesterton
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Source: The works of Horace: with English notes. For the use of schools and colleges
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Source: Horace for English Readers: Being a Translation of the Poems of Quintus Horatius Flaccus Into English Prose