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THE IRISH WOMEN'S QUOTATIONS BOOK
compiled by Jane Russell, published by Somerville Press Cork. 2015 - Small format paperback ( approx size - square 6cm by 6 cm - 96 pages)
The Irish Women’s Quotation Book is a new collection of quotations by Irish women going back to the eighteenth century. It includes quotations by writers, artists, musicians, actors and politicians.
SELECTION OF QUOTES:
‘I feel more and more the time wasted that is not spent in Ireland.’ Lady Gregory
‘The English may batter us to pieces, but they will never succeed in breaking our spirit.’ Maud Gonne
‘If you look at life one way, there is always cause for alarm.’ Elizabeth Bowen
‘I think being a woman is a bit like being Irish. Everyone says you’re important and nice, but you take second best all the same.’ Iris Murdoch
‘It has been said that time heals all wounds. I don’t agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue, and the pain lessens, but is never gone.’ Rose Kennedy
‘I was elected by the women of Ireland, who instead of rocking the cradle, rocked the system.’ Mary Robinson
‘I had a very happy childhood, which is unsuitable if you are going to be an Irish writer.’ Maeve Binchy
‘I don’t want any man to have control over me.’ Sinead O’Connor
‘To be honest I live among the English and have always found them honest in their business dealings. They are noble, hard-working and anxious to do the right thing. But joy eludes them, they lack the joy that the Irish have.’ Fiona Shaw
