The cup of Ireland's misery has been overflowing for centuries and is not yet half full.

Half the lies our opponents tell about us are untrue.

How can I be in two places at once, unless I were a bird?

Ireland and England are like two sisters; I would have them embrace like one brother.

We should silence anyone who opposes the right to freedom of speech.

Why should we put ourselves out of our way to do anything for posterity? For what has posterity ever done for us?