Quote by G. K. Chesterton

Ritual will always mean throwing away something: destroying our corn or wine upon the altar of our gods.

Ritual will always mean throwing away something: destroying

Summary

This quote suggests that rituals always involve sacrifice or letting go of something of value. It refers to the act of offering corn or wine on the altar as a way of symbolically giving up something cherished to appease or honor the gods. Whether it is a physical item or an abstract concept, rituals require us to relinquish or destroy a part of ourselves, symbolizing a devotion or surrender to a higher power.

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By G. K. Chesterton

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