We dwell in the house of the body, but its perfection and intricate life are the work of a wisdom which never… — George William Russell Copy Share Image
I lay this down as a fundamental proposition, which I do not think will be denied, that whoever controls the taxation and… — George William Russell Copy Share Image
Nothing exasperates the spirit in man more than power which seems unconquerable and which makes impotent all protest. — George William Russell Copy Share Image
We realise that natural aptitudes are not interchangeable, and each person must, of biological or spiritual necessity, practise the art for which… — George William Russell Copy Share Image
By intensity of hatred, nations create in themselves the character that they imagine in their enemies. Hence it comes that all passionate… — George William Russell Copy Share Image
The relation of landlord and tenant is not an ideal one, but any relations in a social order will endure if there… — 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
