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By: Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953)
“In On Anything, Hilaire Belloc presents a collection of essays that are thought-provoking, humorous, and insightful. Belloc’s writing style is engaging and he covers a wide range of topics, from politics to religion to everyday observations. His wit and wisdom shine through in each essay, making for an enjoyable read. Belloc’s ability to blend humor with serious commentary keeps the reader engaged from start to finish. Overall, On Anything is a delightful and thought-provoking book that will appeal to readers looking for both entertainment and intellectual stimulation.”
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“Long before I knew that the speech of men was misused by them and that they lied in the hearing of the gods perpetually in those early days through which all men have passed, during which one believes what one is told, an old and crusty woman of great wealth, to whom I was describing what I intended to do with life (which in those days seemed to me of infinite duration), said to me, ( You are building castles in Spain.’ I was too much in awe of this woman not on account of the wealth, but on account of the crust to go further into the matter, but it seemed to me a very foolish thing to say, for I had never been to Spain, and I had nothing wherewith to build a castle and indeed such a project had never passed through my head.” — Hilaire Belloc
