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

William Allen White Politician

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Feb 10, 1868
  • Died: Jan 29, 1944

William Allen White was a renowned American newspaper editor, politician, author, and leader of the Progressive movement. Between 1896 and his death, White became the iconic spokesman for middle America.

My advice to the women of America is to raise more hell and fewer dahlias. women

Peace without justice is tyranny. peace

A little learning is not a dangerous thing to one who does not mistake it for a great deal. learning

St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2025

There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 thoughts from John Millington Synge

3 thoughts 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 other views from Dave Barry

27 other views from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 more sayings from Winston Churchill

74 more sayings from Winston Churchill