Quotes Library

September 17, 2025

The truth which makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear.

Herbert Agar (1897–1980), American journalist and historian, The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Quotations, Tony Augarde, ed. (Oxford: 1991) p.2

Which are the truths you prefer not to hear? Which ones do you want to keep from your constituents?

Always be mindful of the elephant in the room and what might happen if it is noticed.

April 24, 2025

10 months ago

Generosity is part of my character, and I therefore hasten to assure this government that I will never make an allegation of dishonesty against it

October 25, 2025

4 months ago

Democracy becomes a government of bullies, tempered by editors.

March 17, 2025

11 months ago

I want to see Ireland as an example to men and women everywhere of what can be achieved by living for ideals rather than fighting for them

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