IRISH QUOTATIONS

Of course America had often been discovered before Columbus, but it had always been hushed up.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)

This suspense is terrible. I hope it will last.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)

Humanity is the only biological species where the upper classes contain the lowest forms of life.
Sinead Murphy

All publicity is good, except an obituary notice.
Brendan Behan (1923-1964)

In 1969 1 gave up women and alcohol, and it was the worst 20 minutes of my life.
George Best

The greats are only great because we are on our knees.
James Connolly - Patriot and Socialist (1868-1916)

The English country gentleman galloping after a fox- the unspeakable in full pursuit of the uneatable.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)

Excess is great. In fact, I can never have enough of it.
Sinead Murphy

I was elected by the women of Ireland, who instead of rocking the cradle, rocked the system.
Mary Robinson

Happiness is no laughing matter.
Richard Whatley - Archbishop of Dublin (1787-1863)