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Quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton

“Unless a man becomes the enemy of an evil, he will not even become its slave but rather its champion.”

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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

“Look, I realize both of you could happily strangle each other across the table, but I don't think that's the most effective use of our time, and frankly, I don't think I have enough money to tip the waitress for that kind of clean-up. And look, here's lunch. Let's eat that instead of eachother.”

Thinking Looks Kind Enough Use Realizing Tables Clean Our Time Lunch Waitress

Author:Maggie Stiefvater

“I began to see why woman-haters could make such fools of women. Woman-haters were like gods: invulnerable and chock full of power. They descended, and then they disappeared. You could never catch one.”

Inspirational Women Fool

Book:the bell jar

Source: the bell jar

“I've done my damndest to rip a reader's nerves to rags, I don't want him satisfied.”

Want Done Reader Satisfied Nerves Rip Want Him Rags

Book:Steinbeck: A Life in Letters

Source: Steinbeck: A Life in Letters

“It said what he would have said, if it had been possible for him to set his scattered thoughts in order. It was the product of a mind similar to his own, but enormously more powerful, more systematic, less fear-ridden. The best books, he perceived, are those that tell you what you know already.”