Gilbert K. Chesterton Quotes

Tradition means giving votes to the most obscure of all classes, our ancestors. It is the democracy of the dead. Tradition refuses to submit to that arrogant oligarchy who merely happen to be walking around.

Gilbert K. Chesterton

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: May 29, 1874 - June 14, 1936

Topics

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I'm incredibly lazy!

Joaquin Phoenix

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The Government of the absolute majority instead of the Government of the people is but the Government of the strongest interests; and when not efficiently checked, it is the most tyrannical and oppressive that can be devised.

John C. Calhoun

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I decided, as a medical student, to devote myself to a study of the brain.

John Eccles

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Tell people that biology and the environment cause obesity and they are offered the one thing we have to avoid: an excuse. As it is, people who see more fat people around them may themselves be more likely to gain weight.

Andrew Lansley

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With modelling, a lot happens behind the scenes; all the fittings and hair and makeup. Then the runway takes two minutes - you just walk out and come back in!

Anna Ewers

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Everything is a learning experience.

Angus T. Jones

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You have more time to work in movies. My experience with movies is that you have more time to experiment with the character and camera angles and things like that.

Jean Louisa Kelly

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I had this almost Dickensian look. I was quite fragile.

Rod Stewart

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Art! Who comprehends her? With whom can one consult concerning this great goddess?

Ludwig van Beethoven

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I'm not an 'out there' person if it's not on stage or if I'm not around people I'm most comfortable with.

Little Simz

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Some people when they get older are so firm in their beliefs that you'll never move them.

Brian Lamb

PeopleYouNeverSome PeopleGet

I'm all about tucking in T-shirts.

Antoni Porowski

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