As long as Ireland is unfree the only honourable attitude for Irish men, women to have is an attitude of rebellion.
Patrick PearseYou 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.
Patrick PearseWe are ready to die and shall die cheerfully and proudly, you must not grieve for all of this.
Patrick PearseEducation should foster; this education is meant to repress. Education should inspire; this education is meant to tame. Education should harden; this education is meant to enervate. The English are too wise a people to attempt to educate the Irish in any worthy sense. As well expect them to arm us.
Patrick Pearse