A good civilization spreads over us freely like a · G. K. Chesterton

Boys like romantic tales; but- babies like realist

A good civilization spreads over us freely like a tree, varying and yielding because it is alive. A bad civilization stands up and sticks out above us like an umbrella—artificial, mathematical in shape; not merely universal, but uniform.

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G. K. Chesterton

1874-05-29 — 1936-06-14 · Kensington

Gilbert Keith Chesterton was a prominent English writer, journalist, and Christian apologist. Known for his argumentative style and sharp wit, Chesterton addressed a wide range of topics in his work, including philosophy, theology, literary criticism, and social essays. He was an influential figure in the early 20th century.