The life in which nothing happens goes the fastest, because it has no landmarks.

Drawbacks are good when you are on holiday. If the holiday were too good you might not want to go home again.

The Irish always jest even though they jest with tears.

the way with Ireland is that no sooner do you get away from her than the golden mists begin to close about her, and she lies, an Island of the Blest, something enchanted in our dreams. When you come back you may think you are disillusioned, but you know well that the fairy mists will begin to gather about her once more.

The life in which nothing happens goes the fastest, because it has no landmarks.

The kind need kindness most of all.

I have always believed that hair is a very sure index of character.