The duty of the artist lies in keeping alive a sense of wonder in the world. Auteur: G.K. Chesterton Copy Quote More from G.K. Chesterton “Before the gods that made the gods had seen their sunrise pass, the white horse…” “Progress should mean that we are always changing the world to fit the vision, i…” “There is a great man who makes every man feel small. But the real great man is …” “The devotee is entirely free to criticise; the fanatic can safely be a sceptic.…”