Thomas Francis Meagher was a famous Soldier from Ireland, who lived between August 3, 1823 and July 1, 1867. He/she became 43 years old.
Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac leo, who is known for Ruling, Warmth, Generosity, Faithful, Initiative.
Our collection contains 9 quotes who is written / told by Thomas.
9 Famous quotes by Thomas Francis Meagher
"The treason of which I stand convicted loses all its guilt, has been sanctified as a duty, and will be ennobled as a sacrifice"
"I now bid farewell to the country of my birth - of my passions - of my death; a country whose misfortunes have invoked my sympathies - whose factions I sought to quell - whose intelligence I prompted to a lofty aim - whose freedom has been my fatal dream"
"A jury of my countrymen, it is true, have found me guilty of the crime of which I stood indicted. For this I entertain not the slightest feeling of resentment towards them"
"Great interests demand great safeguards"
"The prosperity of a nation requires the protection of a senate. Hereafter a national senate may require the protection of a national army"
"Judged by the law of England, I know this crime entails upon me the penalty of death; but the history of Ireland explains that crime and justifies it"
"A good government may, indeed, redress the grievances of an injured people; but a strong people can alone build up a great nation"
"The dependence of one people upon another, even for the benefits of legislation, is the deepest source of national weakness"
