Irish Soldiers

Famous quotes containing the words irish and/or soldiers:

    The rule for hospitality and Irish “help,” is, to have the same dinner every day throughout the year. At last, Mrs. O’Shaughnessy learns to cook it to a nicety, the host learns to carve it, and the guests are well served.
    Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)

    Children play soldier. That makes sense. But why do soldiers play children?
    Karl Kraus (1874–1936)