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Quote by Finley Peter Dunne

“Th' dead ar-re always pop'lar. I knowed a society wanst to vote a monyment to a man an' refuse to help his fam'ly, all in wan night.”

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Finley Peter Dunne

Finley Peter Dunne was an American humorist, journalist, and radio personality renowned for his satirical and witty observations on American society and politics. Born on July 10, 1867, in Chicago, Illinois, Dunne spent the majority of his career in New York City. He is most famous for his newspaper column, 'The Gas House Gang,' which featured the character of Mr. Dooley, an Irish-American everyman with a sharp wit. Dunne passed away on April 24, 1936. more

“No, sir, th' dimmycratic party ain't on speakin' terms with itsilf. Whin ye see two men with white neckties go into a sthreet car an' set in opposite corners while wan mutthers Thraiter an' th' other hisses Miscreent ye can bet they're two dimmycratic leaders thryin' to reunite th' gran' ol' party.”

Men Two Term White Party Leader Car Opposites Corners Neckties Grans

Author:Finley Peter Dunne

“When 'tis an aven thing in th' prayin', may th' best man win ... an' th' best man will win.”

Men May War Winning

Book:Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War

Source: Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War

“In the light of absolute values (religious or ethical) man himself is judged to be limited or imperfect, while he can occasionally accomplish acts which partake of perfection, he, himself can never be perfect.”

Men Light Values Religious Perfect Perfection Absolutes Accomplish Ethical Judged Imperfect Absolutism

Author:T. E. Hulme

“Literature, like memory, selects only the vivid patches.”

Literature Memories Vivid Patches