and historian
who became a naturalised British
subject in 1902. He was one of the most prolific writers in England
during the early twentieth century. He was known as a writer, orator, poet, satirist, man of letters and political activist. He is most notable for his Catholic faith, which had a strong impact on most of his works and his writing collaboration with G. K. Chesterton
.
Child! Do not throw this book about; Refrain from the unholy pleasure Of cutting all the pictures out! Preserve it as your chiefest treasure. 
What! Would you slap the Porcupine?Unhappy child — desist!Alas! That any friend of mineShould turn Tupto-philist.
From quiet homes and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends.
It is sometimes necessary to lie damnably in the interests of the nation.
Whatever happens, we have got The Maxim gun, and they have not.
I'm tired of Love; I'm still more tired of Rhyme. But money gives me pleasure all the time.
Wherever the Catholic sun doth shine, There’s always laughter and good red wine. At least I’ve always found it so. Benedicamus Domino!
Of courtesy it is much less Than courage of heart or holiness Yet in my walks it seems to me That the Grace of God is in courtesy.
Here richly, with ridiculous display, The Politician's corpse was laid away. While all of his acquaintance sneered and slanged I wept: for I had longed to see him hanged.