“The organized charity, scrimped and iced, In the name of a cautious, statistical Christ.”
Quote by John Boyle O'Reilly
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John Boyle O'Reilly
John Boyle O'Reilly was an Irish-American poet, born on June 28, 1844, and died on August 10, 1890. His poetry was deeply influenced by Irish nationalism and Romanticism, with notable works including 'The Irish Spring' and 'The Irish Autumn'. more
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