Monday, June 16, 2025

G. K. Chesterton Quotes

Gilbert K. Chesterton 1874-1936

Chesterton was a brilliant man. He had no college degree, but was known as a brilliant orator. When he came to town, the halls were packed. Everyone wanted to hear what he had to say. He spoke many eloquent words on gratitude.

I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. –Gilbert K. Chesterton

There is no such thing on earth as an uninteresting subject; the only thing that can exist is an uninterested person. –G. K. Chesterton

The aim of life is appreciation; there is no sense in not appreciating things; and there is no sense in having more of them if you have less appreciation of them. –Gilbert K. Chesterton

When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude. –G. K. Chesterton

When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our stockings at Christmas time. Why are we not grateful to God for filling our stockings with legs? ~G.K. Chesterton

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.

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