Quote by G. K. Chesterton

The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult; and left untried.

The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It

Summary

This quote suggests that the Christian ideal has not been proven to be inadequate, but rather challenging to put into practice. It emphasizes that many individuals have not truly attempted to embody the ideals of Christianity and, as a result, have failed to fully understand its potential. The quote highlights the notion that the difficulty of living according to Christian values has discouraged people from truly embracing them, leading to a lack of genuine exploration and realization of the true power and impact of these ideals.

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Christianity

By G. K. Chesterton

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