Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.—Gustav Mahler

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

More on Radicalism

"The Reformer is always right about what's wrong. However, he is often wrong about what is right."

-- G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936). 

4 comments:

N.D. said...

With all due respect to Chesterton, did he mean to say, The reformer is often right about what's wrong- however he is often wrong about what is right?

N.D. said...

Best wishes on your new blog and Godspeed!

Tom Van Dyke said...

Merci. ;-) Yes, I think he's saying anyone can see someone's sick; few know how to make him well.

Tim Kowal said...

Finding error is easier than seeking truth.