Hilaire Belloc Quotes:
Ocupation: Writer
Life: July 27, 1870 - July 16, 1953
Birthday: July 27
Death: July 16
Such are the mass of the supporters of either party. They derive their political opinions originally from some family tradition or some fanciful preference, but they back them with all the passion of sportsmen. In a vague subconscious way they know it is a game, but they happen to enjoy playing the game.
source: Hilaire Belloc (2008). “The Party System”, p.37, IHS Press
topic: Party, Passion, Political Opinions, Family Tradition
