The Christian pities men because they are dying, and the Buddhist pities them because they are living. The Christian is sorry for what damages the life of a man; but the Buddhist is sorry for him because he is alive.


The Quotable Chesterton: A Topical Compilation of the Wit, Wisdom and Satire of G.K. Chesterton (ed. 1986)


The Christian pities men because they are dying, and the Buddhist pities them because they are living. The Christian is sorry for what damages the...

The Christian pities men because they are dying, and the Buddhist pities them because they are living. The Christian is sorry for what damages the...

The Christian pities men because they are dying, and the Buddhist pities them because they are living. The Christian is sorry for what damages the...

The Christian pities men because they are dying, and the Buddhist pities them because they are living. The Christian is sorry for what damages the...