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“There are in every generation those who shrink from the ultimate sacrifice, but there are in every generation those who make it with joy and laughter and these are the salt of the generations.”

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Patrick Pearse

Patrick Pearse was an Irish poet and nationalist, born on November 10, 1879, and died on May 3, 1916. He is known for his poetry and contributions to the Irish nationalist movement. more

“The fierce pulsation of resurgent pride that disclaims servitude may one day cease to throb in the heart of Ireland - but the heart of Ireland will that day be dead. While Ireland lives, the brain and the brawn of her manhood will strive to destroy the last vestige of British rule in her territory”

Heart May Lasts Brain Pride One Day Strive British Cease Territory Ireland Fierce Manhood Servitude British Rule

Author:Thomas MacDonagh

“There is no moral to my song, I praise no right, I blame no wrong; I tell of things that I have seen, I show the man that I have been As simply as a poet can Who knows himself poet and man.”

Knows Men Has Beens Shows Song Moral He Man Poet Praise Blame

Author:Thomas MacDonagh

“Ireland that has wronged no man, that has injured no land, that has sought no dominion over others. Ireland is treated today among other nations of the world as if she was a convicted criminal. If it be treason to fight against such an unnatural fate as this, then I am proud to be a rebel and shall cling to my rebellion with the last drop of my blood.”

Source: Trial of Sir Roger Casement

“I know of two tragic histories in the world - that of Ireland, and that of Macedonia. Both of them have been deprived and tormented”

Knows World Has Beens Two Tragic Ireland Deprived Macedonia

Author:Roger Casement

“Get the advice of everybody whose advice is worth having - they are very few - and then do what you think best yourself.”

Thinking Advice

Author:Charles Stewart Parnell

“No man has the right to say to his country”

Men Country

Book:The Ivy Leaf: The Parnells Remembered : Commemorative Essays

Source: The Ivy Leaf: The Parnells Remembered : Commemorative Essays

“Do what is beyond your strength even should you fail sometimes.”

Should Sometimes Failing

Book:Words of the Dead Chief: Being Extracts from the Public Speeches and Pronouncements of Charles Stewart Parnell, from the Beginning to the Close of His Memorable Life

Source: Words of the Dead Chief: Being Extracts from the Public Speeches and Pronouncements of Charles Stewart Parnell, from the Beginning to the Close of His Memorable Life

“Human beings are pattern-seeking animals. It's part of our DNA. That's why conspiracy theories and gods are so popular: we always look for the wider, bigger explanations for things.”

Humans Looks Human Beings Animal Theory Bigger Patterns Seeking Explanation Conspiracy Dna Conspiracy Theory

Book:The Sean Duffy Collection

Source: The Sean Duffy Collection

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