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“Pale Ebenezer thought it wrong to fight. But roaring Bill, who killed him, thought it right.”

Quote by Hilaire Belloc

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Hilaire Belloc was an English writer, poet, and historian, born on July 27, 1870, and died on July 16, 1953. He is recognized for his contributions to poetry, fiction, and political commentary. more

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