Augustine Birrell KC was an English politician, barrister, academic and author. He was Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1907 to 1916, resigning in the immediate aftermath of the Easter Rising.
That great dust-heap called 'history'. history
Libraries are not made, they grow. history
Friendship is a word, the very sight of which in print makes the heart warm. friendship & history
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 more thoughts from William Blake
32 more thoughts from William Blake
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 more sayings from Franz Grillparzer
6 more sayings from Franz Grillparzer
For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 thoughts from Storm Jameson
2 thoughts from Storm Jameson
To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 quotes from Victor Hugo
73 quotes from Victor Hugo