NOVEMBER 11th
A man (of a certain age) may look into the eyes of his lady-love to see that they are beautiful. But no normal lady will allow that young man to look into her eyes to see whether they are beautiful. The same variety and idiosyncrasy has been generally observed in gods. Praise them; or leave them alone; but do not look for them unless you know they are there. Do not look for them unless you want them.
‘All Things Considered.’
Chesterton, G. K.. The G. K. Chesterton Collection [50 Books] (Kindle Locations 45256-45260). Catholic Way Publishing. Kindle Edition.
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