Mary Therese McCarthy was an American author, critic and political activist.
In politics, it seems, retreat is honorable if dictated by military considerations and shameful if even suggested for ethical reasons. politics
In science, all facts, no matter how trivial or banal, enjoy democratic equality. equality & science
People with bad consciences always fear the judgment of children. fear
You musn't force sex to do the work of love or love to do the work of sex. work
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 wisdom & wit from John Millington Synge
3 wisdom & wit from John Millington Synge
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 quotes from William Butler Yeats
28 quotes from William Butler Yeats
Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 wisdom & wit from Dave Barry
27 wisdom & wit 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