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“Paganism declared that virtue was in a balance; Christianity declared it was in a conflict: the collision of two passions apparently opposite.”
― G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy

“The test of all happiness is gratitude; and I felt grateful, though I hardly knew to whom. Children are grateful when Santa Claus puts in their stockings gifts of toys or sweets. Could I not be grateful to Santa Claus when he put in my stockings the gift of two miraculous legs? We thank people for birthday presents of cigars and slippers. Can I thank no one for the birthday present of birth?”
― G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy

“Most women didn’t know—and still don’t know—that a low-fat diet may possibly increase their risk for heart disease.”
― Nina Teicholz, The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet

“At a certain point a totally new garment has to be produced, not only because something more beautiful is required, but also out of regard for the integrity of the aged and venerable tunic.”
― Erasmo Leiva, Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word: Meditations on the Gospel According to Saint Matthew, Vol. 1