“A beetle may or may not be inferior to a man - the matter awaits demonstration; but if he were inferior by ten thousand fathoms, the fact remains that there is probably a beetle view of things of which a man is entirely ignorant. If he wishes to conceive that point of view, he will scarcely reach it by persistently revelling in the fact that he is not a beetle.”
Quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton
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
You May Also Like
“We must accept our pain Change what we can and laugh at the rest”
Source: Sexual Personae: Art and Decadence from Nefertiti to Emily Dickinson
“It was the kind of love you can only feel toward someone you don't actually know.”
Source: Downtown Owl: A Novel
Source: Downtown Owl: A Novel
Source: Tragic Sense of Life
“How many Zen masters does it take to screw in a light bulb? The plum tree in the garden!”
Source: Hardcore Zen: Punk Rock, Monster Movies and the Truth About Reality
“I am yours," he whispered. "I live to hold you, Risa. I breathe to touch you.”