Quote by G. K. Chesterton
Nothing is poetical if plain daylight is not poetical; and no monster should amaze us if the normal man does not amaze.
Summary
This quote suggests that poetry and a sense of wonder can be found in the simplicity and ordinary aspects of life. If the beauty of everyday things, like plain daylight, is not seen as poetic, then nothing else can be regarded as such. Similarly, if the normalcy of humans doesn't astonish and fascinate us, there is no reason to be surprised by extraordinary or abnormal phenomena, like monsters. The quote highlights the need to appreciate the marvels of the ordinary and find inspiration and enchantment in the world around us.
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