62 Quotes by William Allingham

History of Ireland – lawlessness and turbulency, robbery and oppression, hatred and revenge, blind selfishness everywhere – no principle, no heroism. What can be done with it?

Round the world and home again, that’s the sailor’s way!

Sin we have explain’d away; Unluckily, the sinners stay.

I have been an “Official” all my life, without the least turn for it. I never could attain a true official manner, which is highly artificial and handles trifles with ludicrously disproportionate gravity.

The mother’s kiss is the sweetest thing ever.

Soul’s Castle fell at one blast of temptation, But many a worm had pierced the foundation.

One who can see without seeming to see – That’s an observer as good as three.

I have been an 'Official' all my life, without the least turn for it. I never could attain a true official manner, which is highly artificial and handles trifles with ludicrously disproportionate gravity.