Hilaire Belloc

All men have an instinct for conflict: at least, all healthy men. - The Silence of the Sea.

All men have an instinct for conflict: at least, all healthy men. - The Silence of the Sea.

When I am dead, I hope it may be said: "His sins were scarlet, but his books were read.".

When I am dead, I hope it may be said: "His sins were scarlet, but his books were read.".

The moment a man talks to his fellows he begins to lie. - The Silence of the Sea.

The moment a man talks to his fellows he begins to lie. - The Silence of the Sea.

We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.

We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.

I'm tired of love, I'm still more tired of rhyme, but money gives me pleasure all the time.

I'm tired of love, I'm still more tired of rhyme, but money gives me pleasure all the time.