The sharpest memory of our old-fashioned Christmas eve is my mother's hand making sure I was settled in bed. Christmas
Wisdom is knowing when you can't be wise. wisdom
Paul Engle, noted American poet, editor, teacher, literary critic, novelist, and playwright. He is perhaps best remembered as the long-time director of the Iowa Writers' Workshop and as founder of the International Writing Program, both at the University of Iowa.
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 other wisdom & wit from John Millington Synge
3 other 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 other quotes from Dave Barry
27 other quotes 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