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James Connolly Quotes: Whenever the clergy succeeded in conquering political power in any country, the result has been disastrous to the interests of religion and inimical to the progress of humanity.
         

Whenever the clergy succeeded in conquering political power in any country, the result has been disastrous to the interests of religion and inimical to the progress of humanity.


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The British Government has no right in Ireland, never had any right in Ireland, and never can have any right in Ireland.



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