“There is nothing so weak, for working purposes, as this enormous importance attached to immediate victory. There is nothing that fails like success.”
Quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton
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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
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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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