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What did Chesterton turn inside out to make his points?

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G. K. Chesterton turned proverbs inside out to make his points because he believed that proverbs often contain hidden truths that can be used to reveal the absurdities of modern life. By turning proverbs inside out, Chesterton was able to show how the conventional wisdom of the day could be used to justify hypocrisy and cruelty.
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