Quote by G. K. Chesterton

A new philosophy generally means in practice the praise of some old vice.

A new philosophy generally means in practice the praise of s

Summary

This quote suggests that when people promote or adopt a new philosophy or ideology, there is often an underlying endorsement of an old "vice" or negative quality. It implies that new ways of thinking may not be entirely progressive and can sometimes mask or perpetuate older, undesirable behaviors or beliefs. It encourages critical examination of the motives and consequences behind the adoption of new philosophies, cautioning against blindly accepting ideas without considering their potential drawbacks or unintended consequences.

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Philosophy

By G. K. Chesterton

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