List of Abbeys and Priories - Republic of Ireland

Famous quotes containing the words republic of, republic and/or ireland:

“Universal empire is the prerogative of a writer. His concerns are with all mankind, and though he cannot command their obedience, he can assign them their duty. The Republic of Letters is more ancient than monarchy, and of far higher character in the world than the vassal court of Britain.”
—Thomas Paine (1737–1809)

“Our constitution works. Our great republic is a government of laws, not of men.”
—Gerald R. Ford (b. 1913)

“Out of Ireland have we come,
Great hatred, little room
Maimed us at the start.
I carry from my mother’s womb
A fanatic’s heart.”
—William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)