If you know what a man's doing, get in front of him; but if… - G. K. Chesterton

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If you know what a man's doing, get in front of him; but if you want to guess what he's doing keep behind him.

G. K. Chesterton

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About G. K. Chesterton

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) was a British writer whose prolific and diverse output included works of philosophy, ontology, poetry, play writing, journalism, public lecturing and debating, literary and art criticism, biography, Christian apologetics (particularly for Catholicism), and fiction, including fantasy and detective fiction. He has been called the "prince of paradox".

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Native Name: Gilbert Keith Chesterton

Alternative Names: František Kafka • Kafka • Gilbert K. Chesterton • Gilbert Chesterton • G.K. Chesterton • G. K. C.

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If you know what a man's doing, get in front of him; but if you want to guess what he's doing keep behind him. - G. K. Chesterton

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