They who see the Flying Dutchman never, never reach the shore. — John Boyle O'Reilly Copy Share Image
For the love that is purest and sweetest Has a kiss of desire on the lips. — John Boyle O'Reilly Copy Share Image
The red rose whispers of passion, And the white rose breathes of love; O, the red rose is a falcon, And the… — John Boyle O'Reilly Copy Share Image
When honor comes to you, be ready to take it; But reach not to seize it before it is near. — John Boyle O'Reilly Copy Share Image
The world is large when its weary leagues two loving hearts divide; But the world is small when your enemy is loose… — John Boyle O'Reilly Copy Share Image
You gave me the key of your heart, my love; Then why did you make me knock? Oh that was yesterday, saints… — John Boyle O'Reilly Copy Share Image
“A White Rose The red rose whispers of passion, And the white rose breathes of love; O the red rose is a… — John Boyle O'Reilly Copy Share Image
Well blest is he who has a dear one dead; A friend he has whose face will never change- A dear communion… — John Boyle O'Reilly Copy Share Image
Prize-Fighting is not the aim of boxing. This noble exercise ought not to be judged by the dishonesty or the low lives of too… — John Boyle O'Reilly Copy Share Image
The red rose whispers of passion, And the white rose breathes of love; O, the red rose is a falcon, And the white rose… — John Boyle O'Reilly Copy Share Image
“Be silent and safe — silence never betrays you; Be true to your word and your work and your friend; Put least trust in… — John Boyle O'Reilly Copy Share Image
Every boy in a free country ought to be instructed in boxing, wrestling, and the use of weapons. Every young man ought to be… — John Boyle O'Reilly Copy Share Image
With the advent of chivalry, the art of boxing waned. The evolution of feudal aristocracy, with other and widely different exercises, pastimes and weapons… — John Boyle O'Reilly Copy Share Image
Our life a harp is, with unnumbered strings, And tones and symphonies; but our poor skill Some shallow notes from its great music brings. — John Boyle O'Reilly Copy Share Image
