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Quote by G.K. Chesterton
Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desi

Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die. – G.K. Chesterton

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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

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