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

Philip James Bailey Author

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: Apr 22, 1816
  • Died: Nov 6, 1902

Philip James Bailey was an English Spasmodic poet, best known as the author of Festus.

Imagination is the air of mind. imagination

The sole equality on earth is death. death & equality

Prayer is the spirit speaking truth to Truth. religion & truth

Man is a military animal, glories in gunpowder, and loves parade. Memorial Day

Kindness is wisdom. wisdom

Respect is what we owe love, what we give. love & respect

St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2025

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

3 other views 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 thoughts from Dave Barry

27 thoughts from Dave Barry

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

74 views from Winston Churchill