Quote of the Day — G.K. Chesterton
June 13, 2025
Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed. — G.K. Chesterton
1874–1936
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1874–1936
Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936), known as G.K. Chesterton, was an English writer, philosopher, critic, and Christian apologist whose wit, paradox, and profound insight made him one of the 20th century’s most influential cultural figures. A prolific author of essays, novels, poetry, and theology, Chesterton possessed an unparalleled gift for expressing complex ideas with clarity, humor, and memorable phrasing. His essays collected in numerous volumes displayed remarkable range, addressing literature, social issues, religion, and everyday experiences with equal brilliance. Chesterton combined genuinely progressive social concerns for workers and the poor with fundamentally conservative moral and spiritual convictions. As an Anglican who…
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G.K. Chesterton’s timeless observation on courage closed the June 13, 2025 broadcast, reinforcing themes of standing firm against encroaching threats to liberty. Mindy Bandamere Jordan discussed the Douglas County Home Rule Charter Commission, Anthony Triggs addressed trucking safety and English proficiency requirements, Teddy Collins warned about Colorado’s gun restrictions and Hearing Protection Act progress, and Virginia Macha exposed how schools collect and sell children’s data through classroom apps.
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