Quote by G.K. Chesterton
But the truth is that there is no more conscious inconsistency between the humility of a Christian and the rapacity of a Christian than there is between the humility of a lover and the rapacity of a lover. The truth is that there are no things for which men will make such herculean efforts as the things of which they know they are unworthy. There never was a man in love who did not declare that, if he strained every nerve to breaking, he was going to have his desire. And there never was a man in love who did not declare also that he ought not to have it.
Summary
This quote acknowledges the paradoxical nature of human behavior and desire. It suggests that just as there is no contradiction between the humility and possessiveness of a lover, there is also no inherent inconsistency between the humility and greed of a Christian. It highlights the fact that people are often willing to make immense efforts to attain things they recognize they do not deserve. Similarly, it recognizes that individuals may passionately pursue their desires while simultaneously acknowledging that they have no moral entitlement to them.
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