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“The whole object of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one's own country as a foreign land.”

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: America and the World: Conversations on the Future of American Foreign Policy

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