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

A good government may, indeed, redress the grievances of an injured people; but a strong people can alone build up a great nation.

The dependence of one people upon another, even for the benefits of legislation, is the deepest source of national weakness.

The treason of which I stand convicted loses all its guilt, has been sanctified as a duty, and will be ennobled as a sacrifice.

Judged by the law of England, I know this crime entails upon me the penalty of death; but the history of Ireland explains that crime and justifies it.

A jury of my countrymen, it is true, have found me guilty of the crime of which I stood indicted. For this I entertain not the slightest feeling of resentment towards them.

Great interests demand great safeguards.

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

In our country religion is not different from philosophy and religion & philosophy don’t differ from science.

A true philosopher must never give up.

I believe much trouble and blood would be saved if we opened our hearts more.

Every prayer is a wish fulfilled in due time.

I was covering up for the fact that I was doing drugs. It was a very weird lifestyle.

Care, but don't be pushy! Don't preach about enlightenment to people who don't really want to hear about it.

What courage and patience are wanted for every life that aims to produce anything!

On the throne, one has many worries; and remorse is the one that weighs the least.

Effective fund-raising is based on relationships.

the casualties among us include not just those who are dying, or bleeding, or recovering from injury, but also the caretakers around the edges whose selves fall sacrificed to their charges.