Pessimism Quote by G.K. Chesterton Download Open image ““The pessimist can be enraged at wrong; but only the optimist can be surprised at it.”” — G.K. Chesterton ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.3 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare Pessimism
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“I never use paradox. The statements I make are wearisome and obvious common sense. I have even been driven to the tedium of reading… — G.K. Chesterton Copy Share Image
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