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… — Thomas Francis Meagher Copy Share Image
The prosperity of a nation requires the protection of a senate. Hereafter a national senate may require the protection of a national army. — Thomas Francis Meagher Copy Share
Judged by the law of England, I know this crime entails upon me the penalty of death; but the history of Ireland explains that… — Thomas Francis Meagher Copy Share
It is not only our duty to America, but also to Ireland. We could not hope to succeed in our effort to make Ireland… — Thomas Francis Meagher Copy Share
But it so happens, and it will ever happen so, that they who have lived to serve their country - no matter how weak… — Thomas Francis Meagher Copy Share
The treason of which I stand convicted loses all its guilt, has been sanctified as a duty, and will be ennobled as a sacrifice. — Thomas Francis Meagher Copy Share
A good government may, indeed, redress the grievances of an injured people; but a strong people can alone build up a great nation. — Thomas Francis Meagher Copy Share
The dependence of one people upon another, even for the benefits of legislation, is the deepest source of national weakness. — Thomas Francis Meagher Copy Share
I now bid farewell to the country of my birth - of my passions - of my death; a country whose misfortunes have invoked… — Thomas Francis Meagher Copy Share
A jury of my countrymen, it is true, have found me guilty of the crime of which I stood indicted. For this I entertain… — Thomas Francis Meagher Copy Share
