Thomas Francis Meagher Quotes

• I now bid farewell to the country of my birth - of my passions - of my death; a country whose misfortunes have invoked my sympathies - whose factions I sought to quell - whose intelligence I prompted to a lofty aim - whose freedom has been my fatal dream.

  Thomas Francis Meagher

  Dream, Country, Farewell

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• A good government may, indeed, redress the grievances of an injured people; but a strong people can alone build up a great nation.

  Thomas Francis Meagher

  Fuerte, Gobierno, Gente

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• A National Flag is the most sacred thing a nation can possess

  Thomas Francis Meagher

  Flags, Sacred Things, Sacred

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• But it so happens, and it will ever happen so, that they who have lived to serve their country - no matter how weak their efforts may have been - are sure to receive the thanks and blessings of its people.

  Thomas Francis Meagher

  Country, Blessing, People

  Thomas Francis Meagher (1885). “Speeches on the Legislative Independence of Ireland”

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• It is not only our duty to America, but also to Ireland. We could not hope to succeed in our effort to make Ireland a Republic without the moral and material support of the liberty-loving citizens of these United States.

  Thomas Francis Meagher

  America, Support, Effort

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• La dependencia de un pueblo respecto de otro, incluso para los beneficios de la legislación, es la fuente más profunda de la debilidad nacional.

  Thomas Francis Meagher

  People, Weakness, Benefits

  Thomas Francis Meagher (1853). “Speeches on the Legislative Independence of Ireland”, p.83

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• A jury of my countrymen, it is true, have found me guilty of the crime of which I stood indicted. For this I entertain not the slightest feeling of resentment towards them.

  Thomas Francis Meagher

  Feelings, Resentment, Host

  W F. Lyons, Thomas Francis Meagher (1871). “Brigadier-general Thomas Francis Meagher: his political and military career; with selections from his speeches and writings”, p.13

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• The treason of which I stand convicted loses all its guilt, has been sanctified as a duty, and will be ennobled as a sacrifice.

  Thomas Francis Meagher

  Sacrifice, Guilt, Duty

  Thomas Francis Meagher (1885). “Speeches on the Legislative Independence of Ireland”

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• Judged by the law of England, I know this crime entails upon me the penalty of death; but the history of Ireland explains that crime and justifies it.

  Thomas Francis Meagher

  Law, England, Crime

  Thomas Francis Meagher (1885). “Speeches on the Legislative Independence of Ireland”

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• The prosperity of a nation requires the protection of a senate. Hereafter a national senate may require the protection of a national army.

  Thomas Francis Meagher

  Army, May, Prosperity

  Thomas Francis Meagher (1853). “Speeches on the Legislative Independence of Ireland”, p.83

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• Los grandes intereses exigen grandes garantías.

  Thomas Francis Meagher

  Demand, Interest

  Thomas Francis Meagher (1853). “Speeches on the Legislative Independence of Ireland”, p.83

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