José Bergamín Gutiérrez was a Spanish writer, essayist, poet, and playwright. His father served as president of the canton of Málaga; his mother was a Catholic. Bergamín was influenced by both politics and religion and attempted to reconcile Communism and Catholicism throughout his life, remarking "I would die supporting the Communists, but no further than that."
A German immersed in any civilization different from his own loses a weight equivalent in volume to the amount of intelligence he displaces. intelligence
Happiness is always a coincidence. happiness
To light one candle to God and another to the Devil is the principle of wisdom. wisdom
To sin offers repentance and forgiveness not to sin offers only punishment. forgiveness
The novel is born of disillusionment the poem, of despair. poetry
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 more views from William Butler Yeats
28 more views 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