{"id":963,"date":"2008-10-11T18:03:00","date_gmt":"2008-10-11T22:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/admin.patheos.com\/blogs\/davearmstrong\/2008\/10\/books-by-dave-armstrong-the-wisdom-of-mr-chesterton-the-very-best-quotes-quips-and-cracks-from-the-pen-of-g-k-chesterton.html"},"modified":"2025-12-05T11:42:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T15:42:49","slug":"books-by-dave-armstrong-treasury-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/davearmstrong\/2008\/10\/books-by-dave-armstrong-treasury-of.html","title":{"rendered":"Books by Dave Armstrong: “The Wisdom of Mr. Chesterton”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

\u201d . . . The Very Best Quotes, Quips, & Cracks from the Pen of G. K. Chesterton<\/em>\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n

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(completed on 10 October 2008; published in December 2009 by Saint Benedict Press)<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Dedication [p. v]<\/span><\/div>\n

Introduction [p. ix]<\/span><\/p>\n

Chesterton Aphorisms (By Alphabetical Topic) [p. 1]<\/span><\/p>\n

Bibliography of Sources By Abbreviations [p. 361]<\/span><\/p>\n

Bibliography of Sources in Chronological Order [p. 363]<\/span><\/p>\n

Index of Quotations Categorized by Sources [p. 367]<\/span><\/p>\n

Index of Topics [p. 375]<\/span><\/p>\n


\nINTRODUCTION<\/span>
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An aphorism is a terse, pithy, astute, proverb-like saying that comments on some general truth; a maxim; an adage. G. K. Chesterton was an absolute master of the form: one of the very best in the English language. His common sense, whimsy and wit, essential optimism, characteristic joviality, and deep Catholic faith further enrich his already wise aphorisms.<\/span><\/div>\n

Bessie Graham, in Bookman\u2019s Manual: A Guide to Literature<\/span> (New York: R. R. Bowker Co., 1921, 220), cogently described Chesterton in this regard:<\/span><\/p>\n

Chesterton is a master of paradox. His style is brilliantly clever and full of aphorisms, which are usually platitudes said backwards, or stood on their heads, as he himself expresses it, to attract attention.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Biographer Maisie Ward, in Gilbert Keith Chesterton<\/span> (New York: Sheed & Ward, 1943, Chapter XI), delightfully caught the essence of Chesterton\u2019s peculiar gift:<\/span><\/p>\n

I think nearly all his paradoxes were either the startling expression of an entirely neglected truth, or the startling re-emphasis of the neglected side of a truth. Once, he said: \u201cIt is a paradox, but it is God, and not I, who should have the credit of it.\u201d . . . paradox must be of the nature of things because of God\u2019s infinity and the limitations of the world and of man\u2019s mind. To us limited beings God can express His idea only in fragments. We can bring together apparent contradictions in those fragments whereby a greater truth is suggested. If we do this in a sudden or incongruous manner we startle the unprepared and arouse the cry of paradox. But if we will not do it we shall miss a great deal of truth.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Chesterton also saw many proverbs and old sayings as containing a truth which the people who constantly repeated them had forgotten. The world was asleep and must be awakened. The world had gone placidly mad and must be violently restored to sanity. That the methods he used annoyed some is undeniable, but he did force people to think, even if they raged at him as the unaccustomed muscles came into play.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this semi-comprehensive collection, the following self-imposed requirements determined inclusion:<\/span><\/p>\n

1) Selections must be single, complete sentences (not just portions of sentences: that is, a clause).<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

2) The aphorisms (alas, almost by definition) must have a general application, even if specifics are mentioned.<\/span><\/p>\n

3) Selected aphorisms must stand on their own as more or less complete thoughts or ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve cited book titles with chapters only, not page numbers, since I obtained most of the material from available online versions, that often do not have<\/span> page numbers. The citations are presented in the order they appear in Chesterton\u2019s works, and chronologically from one work to the next, so that development in Chesterton\u2019s thought over time can be observed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anyone can conveniently access these primary writings via my own Chesterton web page, cited on page two, and track down more details, such as a fuller context or (if provided) a page number, by following the book links there.<\/span><\/p>\n

I hope you enjoy reading these quotations as much as I enjoyed compiling them. It\u2019s a rich feast for intellect and spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>BACK COVER TEXT<\/span>
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\u201cNo Catholic thinks he is a good Catholic; or he would by that thought become a bad Catholic.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe very notion of always talking in terms of tomorrow is a passing taste that will soon be a thing of yesterday.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPerspective is really the comic element in everything.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936), widely considered the greatest Christian apologist of the first third of the twentieth century and champion of the \u201ccommon man,\u201d was a master of the aphorism: pithy, astute, proverb-like sayings or maxims that comment on general truths of life.<\/span><\/div>\n
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This 300-page collection consists of more than 2100 Chesterton quotations: all single sentences, drawn from 34 of his non-fiction books and 229 articles written for The Illustrated<\/span> London News<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

They have been painstakingly selected and organized under 281 topics, with extensive cross-referencing underneath, directing readers to many related topics. The aphorisms under each category are presented in the order they appear in Chesterton\u2019s works, and chronologically from one work to the next. Access is made easier by handy indices of topics and citations categorized by primary sources.<\/span><\/p>\n

The citations presented herein cover the whole gamut of human experience and thought: from religion and morality (as we would expect of an unapologetic apologist), to the romance and wonder of childhood, the arts, literature, science, philosophy, economic and social observations, agnosticism, education, history, the follies and foibles of the intelligentsia, the wealthy, and politicians, incessant media bias, everyday life, the family, and gender differences: all offered with astounding insight, playful wit, and a sort of childlike innocence that Chesterton seemed to have never lost.<\/span><\/p>\n

If one wishes to discover and explore the deep wellsprings of the distinctive Christian worldview, there are few better places to start than the voluminous writings of G. K. Chesterton.<\/span><\/p>\n

DAVE ARMSTRONG (b. 1958) is a full-time lay Catholic apologist, author of 17 books, and webmaster.<\/span><\/p>\n


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Lee Strong, Chesterton and Friends<\/span> blog:<\/span> 20 January 2010<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Bob Cook, The Blog of the Chillicothe Chesterton Society<\/span>:<\/span> 23 January 2010<\/a> (also, 5 November 2009<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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14-Minute Interview on The Catholics Next Door<\/em>, with Greg and Jennifer Willits (3-3-10) (listen to the audio file: see #11<\/a>)<\/p>\n

40-minute interview (starts 20 minutes into the file) on Blessed John Paul the Great Leafeater\u2019s Club<\/em>, with hosts Terry Moran and John Lillis (6-1-12) (listen to the audio file: see #13<\/a>)<\/p>\n


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Interview with Dale Ahlquist for Gilbert Magazine<\/span>, Regarding\u00a0The Wisdom of Mr. Chesterton<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

My Chesterton Quotations Book: Two Interviews<\/a> (3 and 12 March 2010)<\/div>\n
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Formerly a campus missionary, as a Protestant, Dave was received into the Catholic Church in February 1991, by the late, well-known catechist and theologian, Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J. Dave\u2019s articles have appeared in many influential Catholic periodicals, including \"This Rock\" (now called \"Catholic Answers Magazine\"), \"Envoy Magazine\" (Patrick Madrid), \"The Catholic Answer,\" \"The Coming Home Journal,\" \"Gilbert Magazine\" (American Chesterton Society), and \"The Latin Mass.\" He also writes a featured column for every issue of \"The Michigan Catholic\": published by the archdiocese of Detroit, and was editor for most of the apologetics tracts published by the St. Paul Street Evangelization apostolate. Dave\u2019s apologetics and writing apostolate was the subject of a feature article in the May 2002 issue of \"Envoy Magazine.\" He served as the staff moderator at the Internet discussion forum for The Coming Home Network, from 2007-2010. Dave has been interviewed on many nationally syndicated Catholic radio shows, including \"Catholic Answers Live\" (twice), \"Faith and Family Live\" (Steve Wood), \"Kresta in the Afternoon,\" \"Son Rise Morning Show,\" \"Catholic Connection\" (Teresa Tomeo), and \"The Catholics Next Door.\" His large and popular website, \"Biblical Evidence for Catholicism,\" was online from March 1997 to March 2007, and received the 1998 Catholic Website of the Year award from \"Envoy Magazine.\" His blog of the same name (now transferred to Patheos), begun in February 2004, contains more than 1,500 papers, at least 500 debates or dialogues, and over 50 distinct \"index\" web pages. Unsolicited correspondence has indicated many hundreds of conversions (or returns) to the Catholic faith as a result, by God's grace, of these writings. Dave's conversion story was published in the bestselling book \"Surprised by Truth\" (edited by Patrick Madrid; San Diego: Basilica Press, 1994). Sophia Institute Press has published six of his books: \"A Biblical Defense of Catholicism\" (Foreword by Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J., 1996 \/ 2003), \"The Catholic Verses\" (2004), \"The One-Minute Apologist\" (2007), \"Bible Proofs for Catholic Truths\" (2009), \"The Quotable Newman\" (editor: 2012), and \"Proving the Catholic Faith is Biblical\" (2015). He is co-author (with Dr. Paul Thigpen) of the inserts for \"The New Catholic Answer Bible\" (Our Sunday Visitor: 2005), and editor for \"The Wisdom of Mr. Chesterton: The Very Best Quotes, Quips, and Cracks from the Pen of G. K. Chesterton\" (Saint Benedict Press \/ TAN Books: 2009). \"100 Biblical Arguments Against Sola Scriptura\" was published by Catholic Answers in May 2012. His \"Quotable Wesley\" compilation was published by (Protestant \/ Wesleyan publisher) Beacon Hill Press in April 2014. Several of his 49 books are bestsellers in their field. Dave maintains a popular personal Facebook page, a Facebook author page, and has a Twitter account as well. He offers almost all of his books in e-book form on his own Biblical Catholicism site (http:\/\/biblicalcatholicism.com\/), at a permanent deep discount: only $2.99 for ePub, mobi, and AZW, and $1.99 for PDF. His writing has been enthusiastically endorsed or recommended by many leading Catholic apologists, authors, and priests, including Dr. Scott Hahn, Fr. Peter M. J. Stravinskas, Marcus Grodi, Patrick Madrid, Steve Ray, Tim Staples, Devin Rose, Mike Aquilina, Al Kresta, Karl Keating, Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Brandon Vogt, Marcellino D'Ambrosio, and Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J. Dave has been happily married to his wife Judy since October 1984. 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