James Truslow Adams was an American writer and historian. He was not related to the famous Adams family. He was not an academic, but a freelance author who helped to popularize the latest scholarship about American history and his three volume history of New England is well regarded by scholars.
Age acquires no value save through thought and discipline. aging
The freedom now desired by many is not freedom to do and dare but freedom from care and worry. freedom
There is so much good in the worst of us, and so much bad in the best of us, that it ill behaves any of us to find fault with the rest of us. best & being good
The greatest discovery of my generation is that man can alter his life simply by altering his attitude of mind. attitudes
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 more quotes from John Millington Synge
3 more quotes from John Millington Synge
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 other thoughts from William Butler Yeats
28 other thoughts 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 quotes from Winston Churchill
74 quotes from Winston Churchill