Quote by G. K. Chesterton

The madman is not the man who has lost his reason. He is the man who has lost everything except his reason.

The madman is not the man who has lost his reason. He is the

Summary

This quote suggests that true madness lies not in losing one's sanity, but rather in losing everything in life, yet still clinging to one's rationality. It highlights the idea that mental stability alone does not define our sanity, but rather our ability to maintain balance and meaning despite hardships and loss. It implies that one can endure great suffering and still maintain a sense of reason, while also questioning the notion of what it means to be truly "mad" in a world that can sometimes drive us to the brink of despair.

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By G. K. Chesterton

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