Bernadette Devlin quotes

To gain that which is worth having, it may be necessary to lose everything else. (Bernadette Devlin)
Yesterday I dared to struggle. Today I dare to win. View quote
Bernadette Devlin
My function in life is not to be a politician in Parliament: it is to get something done. View quote
Bernadette Devlin
Among the best traitors Ireland has ever had, Mother Church ranks at the very top, a massive obstacle in the path to equality and freedom. She has been a force for conservatism... to ward off threats to her own security and influence. View quote
Bernadette Devlin
Basically, I have no place in organized politics. By coming to the British Parliament, I've allowed the people to sacrifice me at the top and let go the more effective job I should be doing at the bottom. View quote
Bernadette Devlin
One American said that the most interesting thing about Holy Ireland was that its people hate each other in the name of Jesus Christ. And they do! View quote
Bernadette Devlin
I got quite bored, serving in the bar. Since I was there, the customers wouldn't talk about women, and with half their subject matter denied them, it was: horses, silence; horses, silence. View quote
Bernadette Devlin
It wasn't long before people discovered the final horrors of letting an urchin into Parliament. View quote
Bernadette Devlin

Bernadette Devlin

Occupation: Irish Politician
Born: April 23, 1947
Quotes count: 8

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