After the spiritual powers, there is no thing in the world more unconquerable than the spirit of nationality. The spirit of nationality in Ireland will persist even though the mightiest of material powers be its neighbor.
George William RussellAbout author
- Author's profession: Writer
- Nationality: irish
- Born: April 10, 1867
- Died: July 17, 1935
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