“When we speak of de-Anglicising Ireland, we mean not merely the revival of the Irish language, but the revival of Irish thought and Irish feeling.”

Defining national revival as more than a linguistic project · Essay, The Necessity for De-Anglicising Ireland

• Memory
• Truth

“Ireland is not merely a geographical expression, but a nation with a distinct history and a distinct character.”

Affirming Ireland’s cultural identity and historical continuity · Public speech, as commonly attributed

• Memory
• Truth

“The Irish language is the most important part of our national life.”

Expressing the central place of language in national identity · Speech and writing on the Irish language, as commonly attributed

• Memory
• Truth