By thee do seers the inward light discern; By thee the stat… - Hilaire Belloc

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By thee do seers the inward light discern;
By thee the statue lives, the Gods return.

Hilaire Belloc

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About Hilaire Belloc

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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By thee do seers the inward light discern; By thee the statue lives, the Gods return. - Hilaire Belloc

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