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G.K. Chesterton, What's Wrong with the World Quotes: Men invent new ideals because they dare not attempt old ideals. They look forward with enthusiasm, because they are afraid to look back.
         

Men invent new ideals because they dare not attempt old ideals. They look forward with enthusiasm, because they are afraid to look back.


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