When friendship disappears then there is a space left open to that awful loneliness of the outside world which is like the cold space between the planets. It is an air in which men perish utterly. Hilaire Belloc airawfulcold Change image and share on social
The microbe is so very small: You cannot take him out at all. Hilaire Belloc microbesmall Change image and share on social
Every major question in history is a religious question. It has more effect in molding life than nationalism or a common language. Hilaire Belloc commoneffecthistory Change image and share on social
When I am dead, I hope it may be said: His sins were scarlet, but his books were read. Hilaire Belloc bookdeadhope Change image and share on social
Child! Do not throw this book about; refrain from the unholy pleasure of cutting all the pictures out. Hilaire Belloc bookchildcut Change image and share on social
The pilgrim is humble and devout, and human, and charitable, and ready to smile and admire; therefore, he should comprehend the whole of his way, the poeple in it, and the hills and the clouds, and the habits of the various cities. Hilaire Belloc admirecharitablecity share on social
All men have an instinct for conflict: at least, all healthy men. Hilaire Belloc conflicthealthyinstinct Change image and share on social
It is the best of all trades, to make songs, and the second best to sing them. Hilaire Belloc makesingsong Change image and share on social
It is sometimes necessary to lie damnably in the interests of the nation. Hilaire Belloc damnablyinterestlie Change image and share on social
