Quote by G.K. Chesterton
When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our sto

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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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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What fairy tales give the child is his first clear idea of the possible defeat of bogey. The baby has known the dragon intimately ever since he had an imagination. What the fairy tale provides for him is a St. George to kill the dragon. – G.K. Chesterton

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Ive always loved Christmas and thats not really gone away from me from being a child to now. Its always a magical time and Im unashamed in my love for Christmas. – Martin Freeman

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The cheese board is my big treat at Christmas that I have to deny myself during the rest of year. – Johnny Vegas

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There are some people who want to throw their arms round you simply because it is Christmas there are other people who want to strangle you simply because it is Christmas. – Robert Staughton Lynd

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When I was 12, all I wanted for Christmas was a trampoline or a four-wheeler. I ended up getting both presents for Christmas. – Chris Brown

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