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G. K. Chesterton

“The Prussian is the supreme and typical Conscientious Objector. He has a conscientious objection to the tyranny of a scrap of paper.”

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“The Prussian is the supreme and typical Conscientious Objector. He has a conscientious objection to the tyranny of a scrap of paper.”

Critic, novelist, and poet. Chesterton became a Catholic in 1922, and thereafter wrote mainly on religious topics, including lives of Francis of Assisi and Thomas Aquinas. TQS on a 5.25 x 3.25 off white sheet, signed at the conclusion in fountain pen, 'G. K. Chesterton.' In part, 'The Prussian is the supreme and typical Conscientious Objector. He has a conscientious objection to the tyranny of a scrap of paper...When this Thug, with the distorted conscience...has been overpowered and bound in chains, there will be hope.' In fine condition, with a light shade of overall toning. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #287 - Ended July 21, 2004