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
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 quotes from John Millington Synge
3 quotes from John Millington Synge
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 other quotes from William Butler Yeats
28 other quotes from William Butler Yeats
Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 more quotes from Dave Barry
27 more quotes from Dave Barry
We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 more quotes from Winston Churchill
74 more quotes from Winston Churchill