But stories that live longest Are sung above the glass, And Parnell loved his country And Parnell loved his lass.

There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven't yet met.

There is another world, but it is in this one.

Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.

The Irishman sustains himself during brief periods of joy by the knowledge that tragedy is just around the corner.

Come Fairies, take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame!

But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.

By logic and reason we die hourly; by imagination we live.

Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.

What man does not understand, he fears; and what he fears, he tends to destroy.

One man loved the pilgrim soul in you, And loved the sorrows of your changing face.

Insecure or homicidal: the adjectives don't bother me one bit.

What does it cost us to say: "My God help me! Have mercy on me!" Is there anything easier than this? And this little will suffice to save us if we be diligent in doing it.

but as God said, crossing his legs, I see where I have made plenty of poets but not so very much poetry.

See, indeed, that your daughter is thoroughly grounded and experienced in household duties; but take care, through religion and poetry, to keep her heart open to heaven.

To experience spiritual victory, you must depend on God's resources.

Do not let circumstances defeat you. You can if you think you can.

I wanted a literate, socially intricate, and cosmopolitan world - something I could have fun destroying.

If you are playing bad you are going to lose here, on clay, on ice, or on the beach.

Don't waive your rights with your flags.

There is no conflict between science and theology, except where there is bad science or bad theology.