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# Elizabeth Hickey

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Elizabeth Hickey (1917–1999) was an Irish historian and author who lived at Skryne Castle near Tara in County Meath. The doyenne and best known of Meath historians, she wrote on a variety of topics. According to The Irish Times, she typified the immense contribution of local historians to Irish hi

##  Quotes by Elizabeth Hickey

> [“To see things in surprising ways, you have to extend yourself a bit.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/elizabeth-hickey/to-see-things-in-surprising-ways-you-have-to-extend-yourself-a-bit/)

[Elizabeth Hickey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/elizabeth-hickey/)

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> [“Gustav's art isn't political," I said. "You of all people should know that." "All art is political. You of all people should…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/elizabeth-hickey/gustav-s-art-isn-t-political-i-said-you-of-all-people-should-know/)

[Elizabeth Hickey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/elizabeth-hickey/)

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