Theodore Parker was an American Transcendentalist and reforming minister of the Unitarian church. A reformer and abolitionist, his words and quotations which he popularized would later inspire speeches by Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr.
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 more quotes from William Butler Yeats
28 more quotes from William Butler Yeats
Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 more thoughts from Dave Barry
27 more thoughts from Dave Barry
We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill
74 wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill