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

Richard Le Gallienne Author

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: Jan 20, 1866
  • Died: Sep 15, 1947

Richard Le Gallienne was an English author and poet. The American actress Eva Le Gallienne was his daughter, by his second marriage.

The spiritual element, the really important part of religion, has no concern with Time and Space, temporary mundane laws, or conduct. religion

A wholesome oblivion of one's neighbours is the beginning of wisdom. wisdom

A woman's beauty is one of her great missions. beauty

The beauty we love is very silent. It smiles softly to itself, but never speaks. beauty

St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2025

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

3 other sayings 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 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