Ireland is where strange tales begin and happy endings are possible. --Charles Haughey
If I did not know that I am a genuine Dane, I could almost be tempted to explain my self-contradictions by supposing that I am an Irishman. For the Irish do not have the heart to immerse their children totally when they have them baptized; they want to keep a little paganism in reserve; generally the child is totally immersed under water but with the right arm free, so that he will be able to wield a sword with it, embrace the girls. --
I am of a healthy long lived race, and our minds improve with age. --
On July 26th, 1856 -- George Bernard Shaw was born. His most famous plays such as Arms and the Man, Major Barbara, and Pygmalion were often used as platforms for his social, moral, and literary theories. Shaw was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 1925.
For the great Gaels of Ireland Are the men that God made mad, For all their wars are merry And all their songs are sad. --G. K. Chesterton
Donegal tweed is known for its quality, colors, and texture. It was originally produced by dyes made from lichens, local plants, and minerals. It is used to make a variety of items, including caps, scarves, ties, and jackets.
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, a Nobel Prize winner, is described by many a mind as a literary genius whose extraordinary talent matches that of Dostoyevsky, Turgenev, Tolstoy, Pushkin and Gorky. Biography, quotes, photos, news articles, books and reviews.
Philosophy --The Realm of Existentialism at DividingLine.com, created by Katharena Eiermann, houses an eclectic aggregation of Philosophers, Poets, Psychologists, Playwrights and Theologians -- all major league players -- indepth biographies, books and reviews, quotations, and a state-of-the-art bookstore for a more in-depth exploration.
Poetry --Aspirennies.com, created by Katharena Eiermann, houses an exquisite selection of some of the most celebrated poets from around the World! At Aspirennies.com, one can leisurely enjoy extensive biographies, unforgettable quotations, meticulously selected essentials for understanding each poet -- and his/her contributions to the World, impressive poetry samples, book collections and original reviews.
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