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"Coincidences are spiritual puns"

- Gilbert K. Chesterton

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This quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton recommends that coincidences are more than simply random events. Rather, they are indications from the spiritual world that have a deeper significance. Chesterton indicates that coincidences resemble puns, because they are a play on words that have a hidden message. He recommends that coincidences are a method for the spiritual world to interact with us, which we need to take note of them. By acknowledging and analyzing the messages in coincidences, we can acquire insight into our lives and the world around us. Chesterton's quote motivates us to look beyond the surface of coincidences and to explore the deeper meaning behind them.

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Gilbert K. Chesterton This quote is written / told by Gilbert K. Chesterton between May 29, 1874 and June 14, 1936. He was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 111 other quotes.

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