Richard Whately was an English rhetorician, logician, economist, and theologian who also served as the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin.
Men are like sheep, of which a flock is more easily driven than a single one. men
A man is called selfish not for pursuing his own good, but for neglecting his neighbor's. being good
Lose an hour in the morning, and you will spend all day looking for it. morning
It is the neglect of timely repair that makes rebuilding necessary. wisdom
Happiness is no laughing matter. happiness
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 other quotes from John Millington Synge
3 other quotes from John Millington Synge
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 thoughts from William Butler Yeats
28 thoughts 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 other wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill
74 other wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill