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Meaning
The quote contrasts fragility with preservation. It suggests that something can be ruined quickly by active harm, but left untouched, it can last a very long time.
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Source
Father Brown: The Works G. K. Chesterton (2016)
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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The phrase appears in the book "Father Brown: The Works G. K. Chesterton (2016)" by G.K. Chesterton (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
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About G.K. Chesterton
English Christian apologist and writer
Gilbert Keith Chesterton was an English Christian apologist and writer. He was a major presence in early 20th-century literature, known for his wit, his fondness for paradox, and his defence of tradition. His work and public writing were shaped by a style that often turned ideas on their head to make a point. He is remembered for arguments grounded in Christian belief and for a voice that was sharp, playful, and attentive to older social and cultural traditions.
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