Chesterton on the Danger of Being Too Serious

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Chesterton on the Danger of Being Too Serious

I do not like seriousness. I think it is irreligious. …The man who takes himself too seriously is the man who makes an idol of everything. – G.K. Chesterton

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deaconandusher May 22, 2008

Amen, Amen, Amen

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Chesterton on the Danger of Being Too Serious

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