All along the untrodden paths of the future, I can see the footprints of an unseen hand.

Single misfortunes never come alone, and the greatest of all national calamities is generally followed by one greater.

Half the lies our opponents tell about us are untrue.

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

There is no Levitical decree between nations, and on this occasion I can see neither sin nor shame in marrying our own sister.

Every pint bottle should contain a quart.

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