Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk
Wednesday March 12th, 2025

William Halsey

  • Gender: Male
  • Born: Jan 1, 1770
  • Died: Aug 16, 1843

William Halsey was the first mayor of Newark, New Jersey serving from 1836 to 1837. He was 66 years of age and an attorney when elected. Halsey Street in downtown Newark is named after him. He also served as director of the The Newark Aqueduct Company.

There are no extraordinary men... just extraordinary circumstances that ordinary men are forced to deal with. history

I never trust a fighting man who doesnt smoke or drink. trust

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

3 views from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 views from William Butler Yeats

28 views from William Butler Yeats

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

27 thoughts from Dave Barry

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

74 other sayings from Winston Churchill