Ned Kelly

(1854–1880) Bushranger

12 quotes in 61 categories

Ned Kelly was a bushranger, best known for The Jerilderie Letter.

Quick Facts About Ned Kelly

Born: November 30, 1854
Died: November 11, 1880
Profession: Bushranger
Notable works: The Jerilderie Letter

About Ned Kelly

Edward Kelly was an Australian bushranger, gang leader and police-murderer. One of the last bushrangers, he is known for wearing a homemade suit of bulletproof armour during his final shootout with the police.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Ned Kelly

I do not pretend that I have led a blameless life, or that one fault justifies another, but the public in judging…

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Australia

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Ah well, I suppose it has come to this… Such is life!

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Inspirational

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I do not wish to give the order full force without giving timely warning but I am a Widow’s Son, outlawed and…

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Force

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But I am a widows son outlawed and my orders must be obeyed.

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Inspirational

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I fear it as little as to drink a cup of tea.

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Cup of tea

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“Such is life.”

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Inspiration

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Such is Life [Executed by hanging.]

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Inspirational

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If my lips teach the public that men are made mad by bad treatment, and if the police are taught that they…

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Australia

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I have outlived that care that curries public favour or dreads the public frown…let the hand of law strike me down if…

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Asks

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But I am a Widow’s Son, outlawed and my orders must be obeyed.

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Order

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I do not wish to give the order full force without giving timely warning but I am a widow's son outlawed and…

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Force

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It's no use blaming anyone now.

Ned Kelly

Blame

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