The person who is really in revolt is the optimist, who generally live…

Gilbert K. Chesterton
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The person who is really in revolt is the optimist, who generally lives and dies in a desperate and suicidal effort to persuade other people how good they are. ✨ The Defendant introduction (1901)
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