26 quotes found
“Who can say for certain that he is sincere, who can say for certain that he believes? In the midst of of our deepest emotions we are acting a comedy with ourselves; within us one self is always moc...”
“So long as one does not despair so long as one doesn't look upon life bitterly things work out fairly well in the end.”
“The harp that once through Tara's halls The soul of music shed Now hangs as mute on Tara's walls As if that soul were fled.”
“Ireland is a fatal disease fatal to Englishmen and doubly fatal to Irishmen.”
“The time I've lost in wooing In watching and pursuing The light that lies In woman's eyes Has been my heart's undoing.”
“This world is all a fleeting show For man's illusion given The smiles of joy the tears of woe Deceitful shine deceitful flow - There's nothing true but Heaven.”