Robert Joseph Shea was an American novelist and former journalist best known as co-author with Robert Anton Wilson of the science fantasy trilogy Illuminatus!. It became a cult success and was later turned into a marathon-length stage show put on at the British National Theatre and elsewhere. In 1986 it won the Prometheus Hall of Fame Award. Shea went on to write several action novels based in exotic historical settings.
The key element in tragedy is that heroes and heroines are destroyed by that which appears to be their greatest strength. strength
To reject even one major tenet of the religion or to violate one major rule of behavior is enough to get one kicked out - or worse. religion
Ultimately we may still ask, why can't humans design a perfect society? design
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 quotes from John Millington Synge
3 quotes from John Millington Synge
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 other sayings from William Butler Yeats
28 other sayings from William Butler Yeats
Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 sayings from Dave Barry
27 sayings from Dave Barry
We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 more wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill
74 more wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill