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

Van Wyck Brooks Historian

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Feb 16, 1886
  • Died: May 2, 1963

Van Wyck Brooks was an American literary critic, biographer, and historian.

The man who has the courage of his platitudes is always a successful man. courage

People of small caliber are always carping. They are bent on showing their own superiority, their knowledge or prowess or good breeding. knowledge

St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2025

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 other quotes from William Butler Yeats

28 other quotes from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 views from Dave Barry

27 views 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