Of all fatiguing, futile, empty trades, the worst, I suppos… - Hilaire Belloc

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Of all fatiguing, futile, empty trades, the worst, I suppose, is writing about writing.

Hilaire Belloc

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Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc (27 July 1870 – 16 July 1953) was a Franco-English writer and poet, known chiefly for his essays and children's books; he was sometimes referred to by the nickname "Old Thunder". Belloc was also an orator, poet, sailor, satirist, writer of letters, soldier, and political activist.

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Alternative Names: Hilaire Pierre Belloc • Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc

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

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Will find a Tiger well repay the trouble and expense.

Child! Do not throw this book about;
Refrain from the unholy pleasure
Of cutting all the pictures out!
Preserve it as your chiefest treasure.

Of all fatiguing, futile, empty trades, the worst, I suppose, is writing about writing. - Hilaire Belloc

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