Believe Quote by James Connolly

“We who hold his (Wolfe Tone) principles believe that any movement which would successfully grapple with the problem of national freedom must draw its inspiration not from the mouldering records of the past, but from the glowing hopes of the living present, the vast possibilities of the mighty future.”

James Connolly

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Believe Draws Freedom Glowing Hope Inspiration Living Present Movement Past Possibility Principles Problem Records Republican Time Tone

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