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. Thomas Francis Meagher aimbidbirth share on social
I have done what I felt to be my duty. Thomas Francis Meagher dutyfelt Change image and share on social
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. Thomas Francis Meagher countrymancrimeentertain Change image and share on social
The prosperity of a nation requires the protection of a senate. Hereafter a national senate may require the protection of a national army. Thomas Francis Meagher armynationnational Change image and share on social
It is not only our duty to America, but also to Ireland. We could not hope to succeed in our effort to make Ireland a Republic without the moral and material support of the liberty-loving citizens of these United States. Thomas Francis Meagher americacitizenduty share on social
The glory of the old Irish nation, which in our hour will grow young and strong again. Should we fail, the country will not be worth more than it is now. The sword of famine is less sparing than the bayonet of the soldier. Thomas Francis Meagher bayonetcountryfail share on social
The dependence of one people upon another, even for the benefits of legislation, is the deepest source of national weakness. Thomas Francis Meagher benefitdeepdependence Change image and share on social
Great interests demand great safeguards. Thomas Francis Meagher demandgreatinterest Change image and share on social
But it so happens, and it will ever happen so, that they who have lived to serve their country - no matter how weak their efforts may have been - are sure to receive the thanks and blessings of its people. Thomas Francis Meagher blessingcountryeffort share on social
A good government may, indeed, redress the grievances of an injured people; but a strong people can alone build up a great nation. Thomas Francis Meagher buildgoodgovernment Change image and share on social
