Hilaire Belloc

Statistics are people with the tears wiped from their eyes

Statistics are people with the tears wiped from their eyes

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.

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.

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.

We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.

We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.