> There exists in such a case a certain institution or law; let us say, for the sake of simplicity, a fence or gate erected across a road. The more modern type

> There exists in such a case a certain institution or law; let us say, for the sake of simplicity, a fence or gate erected across a road. The more modern type of reformer goes gaily up to it and says, 'I don't see the use of this; let us clear it away.' To which the more intelligent type of reformer will do well to answer: 'If you don't see the use of it, I certainly won't let you clear it away. Go away and think. Then, when you can come back and tell me that you do see the use of it, I may allow you to destroy it. [Gilbert Keith Chesterton / wikipedia] > Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874–1936) was an English writer, philosopher, lay theologian, and literary and art critic. [wikipedia] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/G._K._Chesterton#Chesterton's_fence https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/G._K._Chesterton#Chesterton'... Really glad to finally know where this story comes from. I yell it at my students all the time.