You cannot conquer Ireland; you cannot extinguish the Irish passion for freedom. If our deed has not been sufficient to win freedom, then our children will win it by a better deed.

Life springs from death; and from the graves of patriot men and women spring living nations.

As long as Ireland is unfree the only honourable attitude for Irish men, women to have is an attitude of rebellion.

Ireland unfree shall never be at peace

A country without a language is a country without a soul.

There are in every generation those who shrink from the ultimate sacrifice, but there are in every generation those who make it with joy and laughter and these are the salt of the generations.

We are ready to die and shall die cheerfully and proudly, you must not grieve for all of this.