"In a physical contest on the field of battle it is allowable to use tactics and strategy, to retreat as well as advan…"

"It is not those who can inflict the most but those that can suffer the most who will conquer."

"If I die the fruit will exceed the cost a thousand fold. The thought of it makes me happy. I thank God for it."

"I want you to bear witness that I die as a Soldier of the Irish Republic."

"When I from life's unrest had earned the grace Of utter ease beside a quiet stream; When all that was had mingled in …"

"For sorrow and joy are one, and all the past And all the future mingle in a kiss."

"They said: "She dwelleth in some place apart, Immortal Truth, within whose eyes Who looks may find the secret of the …"

"Abbreviations are the wheels of language, the wings of Mercury. And though we might be dragged along without them, it…"

"England, our native country, one of the most renowned monarchies in the world, against which the Pope beareth a speci…"

"The most high and absolute power of the realm of England consisteth in the parliament: for as in war where the king h…"