(Telegraph) Christopher Howse–Annotations of G K Chesterton the revolutionist

Chesterton’s preference for paradox was never hospitable to platitudes. “Familiarity breeds not contempt, but indifference,” Jackson suggests. Chesterton adds: “But it can breed surprise. Try saying ‘Boots’ ninety times.” He is ready, though, to applaud Jackson if he finds something … Continue reading (Telegraph) Christopher Howse–Annotations of G K Chesterton the revolutionist