This quote is written / told by Shane Leslie between September 24, 1885 and August 14, 1971. He/she was a famous Diplomat from Ireland.
The author also have 3 other quotes.
"I weep for the liberty of my country when I see at this early day of its successful experiment that corruption has been imputed to many members of the House of Representatives, and the rights of the people have been bartered for promises of office"