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Quote by G.K. Chesterton
There is nothing the matter with Americans except their ideals. Th

There is nothing the matter with Americans except their ideals. The real American is all right; it is the ideal American who is all wrong. – G.K. Chesterton

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Art consists of limitation. The most beautiful part of every picture is the frame. – G.K. Chesterton

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Thieves respect property. They merely wish the property to become their property that they may more perfectly respect it. – G.K. Chesterton

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A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel tells us the truth about its author. – G.K. Chesterton

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The fact is that Americans are not a thoughtful people; they are too busy to stop and question their values. – William Ralph

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