Douglas Hyde quotes

Douglas Hyde was an Irish academic, linguist, and politician who became the first President of Ireland. A leading figure in the Gaelic revival, his work was instrumental in promoting the Irish language and culture. He played a crucial role in shaping Ireland’s modern identity. Here are 5 of his quotes:

Every craggy and gnarled tree has its own strange and graceful legend attached to it. (Douglas Hyde)

It is a most disgraceful shame the way in which Irishmen are brought up. They are ashamed of their language, institutions, and of everything Irish.

Douglas Hyde

As our language wanes and dies, the golden legends of the far-off centuries fade and pass away. No one sees their influence upon culture; no one sees their educational power.

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I do not share the wish to see my language dead and decently buried.

Douglas Hyde

I - and there are hundreds of thousands of Irishmen who felt on this subject as I do - have always liked my Celtic countrymen and disliked the English nation; it is a national trait of character, and I cannot help it.

Douglas Hyde

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Occupation: Irish Politician
Born: January 17, 1860
Died: July 12, 1949
Quotes count: 5

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