The cowardice of idealism
“Men invent new ideals because they dare not attempt old ideals. They look forward with enthusiasm, because they are afraid to look back.”
- G.K. Chesterton, What’s Wrong With The World, 1910
Posted in Incisive Quotes | Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 | Trackback
“Men invent new ideals because they dare not attempt old ideals. They look forward with enthusiasm, because they are afraid to look back.”
- G.K. Chesterton, What’s Wrong With The World, 1910