“I have been lately introduced to the famous Thomas Paine, and like him very well. He is vain beyond all belief, but he has reason to be vain, and for my part I forgive him. He has done wonders for the cause of liberty, both in America and Europe, and I believe him to be conscientiously an honest man. He converses extremely well; and I find him wittier in discourse than in his writings, where his humour is clumsy enough.”
Quote by Wolfe Tone
Work
The Autobiography of Theobald Wolfe Tone. 1763-1798; Ed. with an Introduction by R. Barry O'Brien
The Autobiography of Theobald Wolfe Tone offers insights into the life and thoughts of a key figure in the Irish struggle for independence. Edited by R. Barry O'Brien, this edition includes an introduction that provides context and background on Tone's life and the historical significance of his work. more
Author
Wolfe Tone
Wolfe Tone was an Irish revolutionary and political figure who played a significant role in the Irish Rebellion of 1798. He is often considered the father of modern Irish nationalism and his efforts to establish an independent Irish republic had a profound impact on Irish history. more