16 Quotes by Thomas Francis Meagher

The glory of the old Irish nation, which in our hour will grow young and strong again. Should we fail, the country will not be worth more than it is now. The sword of famine is less sparing than the bayonet of the soldier.

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

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

Great interests demand great safeguards.

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

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.

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.