My three-thousand mile walk through Ireland convinced me of one thing - the possibility of organising a proper movement for the independence of my native land.

My three-thousand mile walk through Ireland convinced me of one thing - the possibility of organising a proper movement for the independence of my native land.

Originality does not consist in saying what no one has ever said before, but in saying exactly what you think yourself.

Women and birds are able to see without turning their heads, and that is indeed a necessary provision for they are both surrounded by enemies.

The duty of a lyrical poet is not to express or explain, it is to intensify life.

Because our lives are cowardly and sly, Because we do not dare to take or give, Because we scowl and pass each other by, We do not live; we do not dare to live.

A woman is a branchy tree and man a singing wind; and from her branches carelessly he takes what he can find.