Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

Frank B. Kellogg US Congressperson

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Dec 22, 1856
  • Died: Dec 21, 1937

Frank Billings Kellogg was an American lawyer, politician and statesman who served in the U.S. Senate and as U.S. Secretary of State. He co-authored the Kellogg-Briand Pact, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 1929.

It is not to be expected that human nature will change in a day. change & nature

I share the opinion of those of broader vision, who see in the signs of the time hope of humanity for peace. peace

I know of no greater work for humanity than in the cause of peace, which can only be achieved by the earnest efforts of nations and peoples. peace

St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2025

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 wisdom & wit from William Butler Yeats

28 other wisdom & wit from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 other wisdom & wit from Dave Barry

27 other wisdom & wit from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 more wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill

74 more wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill