Quote by G.K. Chesterton

I wish we could sometimes love the characters in real life as we love the characters in romances. There are a great many human souls whom we should accept more kindly, and even appreciate more clearly, if we simply thought of them as people in a story.

I wish we could sometimes love the characters in real life a

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency for people to have greater compassion and empathy towards fictional characters in romantic stories compared to real individuals in their everyday lives. It suggests that if we were able to view and treat others as if they were characters in a story, we may be more understanding, accepting, and appreciative of their unique qualities and experiences. By adopting this perspective, this quote encourages us to extend more kindness and appreciation towards our fellow human beings.

By G.K. Chesterton

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