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G.K. Chesterton, Saint Francis of Assisi Quotes: The objection to an aristocracy is that it is a priesthood without a god.
         

The objection to an aristocracy is that it is a priesthood without a god.


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This page presents the quote "The objection to an aristocracy is that it is a priesthood without a god.". Author of this quote is G.K. Chesterton, Saint Francis of Assisi. This quote is about local-government, small-is-beautiful, humility,.