Rupert Chawner Brooke was an English poet known for his idealistic war sonnets written during the First World War, especially "The Soldier". He was also known for his boyish good looks, which were said to have prompted the Irish poet W. B. Yeats to describe him as "the handsomest young man in England".
Breathless, we flung us on a windy hill, Laughed in the sun, and kissed the lovely grass. nature
The cool kindliness of sheets, that soon smooth away trouble and the rough male kiss of blankets. being cool
A kiss makes the heart young again and wipes out the years. love
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 sayings from John Millington Synge
3 sayings from John Millington Synge
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 sayings from William Butler Yeats
28 sayings 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 views from Winston Churchill
74 views from Winston Churchill