“There is more simplicity in the man who eats caviar on impulse than in the man who eats Grape-Nuts on principle.”
Quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton
Work
The Essential Gilbert K. Chesterton
This compilation includes a variety of Chesterton's essays, poems, and lectures, offering a comprehensive look into his influential and thought-provoking writing. more
Author
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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