Nothing exasperates the spirit in man more than power which seems unconquerable and which makes impotent all protest. — George William Russell Copy Share Image
After the spiritual powers, there is no thing in the world more unconquerable than the spirit of nationality… The spirit of nationality in Ireland will persist even though the mightiest of material powers be its neighbor. — George William Russell Copy Share Image
The world can only be free when men are content in themselves and each draws from his own fountain. — George William Russell Copy Share Image
The victors in great wars have always been spiritually defeated by the conquered. — George William Russell Copy Share Image
We may fight against what is wrong, but if we allow ourselves to hate, that is to insure our spiritual defeat and our likeness… — George William Russell Copy Share Image
We dwell in the house of the body, but its perfection and intricate life are the work of a wisdom which never relaxes dominion… — George William Russell Copy Share Image
There is a law in human nature which draws us to like what we passionately condemn. — George William Russell Copy Share Image
Forgive me, Spirit of my spirit, for this, that I have found it easier to read the mystery told in tears and understood Thee… — George William Russell Copy Share Image
We have the universe to roam in in imagination. It is our virtue to be infinitely varied. The worst tyranny is uniformity. — George William Russell Copy Share Image
Reason, alas, does not remove mountains. It only tries to walk around them, and see what is on the other side. — George William Russell Copy Share Image
We are tired who follow after fantasy and truth that flies: You with only look and laughter stain our hearts with richest dyes. — George William Russell Copy Share Image
When steam first began to pump and wheels go round at so many revolutions per minute, what are called business habits were intended to… — George William Russell Copy Share Image
