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

Hans Urs von Balthasar Theologian

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: Switzerland
  • Born: Aug 12, 1905
  • Died: Jun 26, 1988

Hans Urs von Balthasar was a Swiss theologian and Catholic priest who was to be created a cardinal of the Catholic Church but died before the ceremony. He is considered one of the most important Roman Catholic theologians of the 20th century.

Even if a unity of faith is not possible, a unity of love is. faith, love & religion

We no longer dare to believe in beauty and we make of it a mere appearance in order the more easily to dispose of it. beauty

St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2025

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

3 more views from John Millington Synge

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

28 other sayings from William Butler Yeats

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

27 quotes from Dave Barry

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

74 thoughts from Winston Churchill