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

Frank Knox Politician

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Jan 1, 1874
  • Died: Apr 28, 1944

William Franklin "Frank" Knox was an American newspaper editor and publisher. He was also the Republican vice presidential candidate in 1936, and Secretary of the Navy under Franklin D. Roosevelt during most of World War II.

Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose. Memorial Day & patriotism

God did not intend the human family to be wafted to heaven on flowery beds of ease. family

St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2025

There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 other sayings from John Millington Synge

3 other sayings from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 sayings from William Butler Yeats

28 sayings from William Butler Yeats

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

27 thoughts from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 other quotes from Winston Churchill

74 other quotes from Winston Churchill