Finley Peter Dunne quotes
Finley Peter Dunne was an American humorist, journalist, and writer, best known for his "Mr. Dooley" columns. His satirical essays offered sharp commentary on politics and society in the early 20th century. He influenced American journalism and public opinion with his wit and keen observations. Here are 23 of his quotes:
Whin annything was wrote about a man 'twas put this way: "We undhershtand on good authority that M-l-chi H---y, Esquire, is on thrile before Judge G---n on an accusation iv l--c-ny. But we don't think it's true." Nowadays th' larceny is discovered be a newspa-aper. Th' lead pipe is dug up in ye'er back yard be a rayporther who knew it was there because he helped ye bury it. ... Th' newspaper does ivrything f'r us. It runs th' polis foorce an' th' banks, commands th' milishy, controls th' ligislachure, baptizes th' young, marries th' foolish, comforts th' afflicted, afflicts th' comfortable, buries th' dead an' roasts thim aftherward. They ain't annything it don't turn its hand to fr'm explainin' th' docthrine iv thransubstantiation to composin' saleratus biskit.
Finley Peter Dunne
Finley Peter Dunne
Occupation: American Journalist
Born: July 10, 1867
Died: April 24, 1936
Quotes count: 23
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