John Boyle O'Reilly Quotes

The world is large when its weary leagues two loving hearts divide;
But the world is small when your enemy is loose on the other side.
John Boyle O'Reilly quote

When honor comes to you be ready to take it;
But reach not to seize it before it is near
John Boyle O'Reilly quote

He silent and safe - silence never betrays you
John Boyle O'Reilly quote

Who heeds not experience, trust him not
John Boyle O'Reilly quote

For peace do not hope; to be just you must break it.
Still work for the minute and not for the year
John Boyle O'Reilly quote

The organized charity, scrimped and iced,
In the name of a cautious, statistical Christ
John Boyle O'Reilly quote

Take gifts with a sigh: most men give to be paid.
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Biography

Irish revolutionary