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James Larkin quotes

Irish Activist January 21, 1875 – January 30, 1947

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It means that the men who hold the means of life control our lives, and, because we workingmen have tried to get some measure of justice, some measure of betterment, they deny the right of the human being to associate with his fellow. James Larkin
I am, of course, aware that the ultimate solution is the ownership and control of the means of life by the whole of the people; but we are not at that stage of development as yet. James Larkin
James Larkin quote: "We are now on the threshold of a newer movement, with a newer..."
We are now on the threshold of a newer movement, with a newer hope and a new inspiration. James Larkin
We make mistakes, we have our faults, and God knows some of us have more than our share, but when danger threatens and duty calls, we go smiling to our own funeral. James Larkin
The best thanks we could offer those who went before and raised the Irish working class from their knees was to press forward with determination and enthusiasm towards the ultimate goal of their efforts, a Co-operative Commonwealth for Ireland. James Larkin
James Larkin quote: "By God's help, and the intelligent use of their own strong..."
By God's help, and the intelligent use of their own strong right arms they could accomplish great things. James Larkin
James Larkin quote: "There must be freedom for all to live, to think, to worship,..."
There must be freedom for all to live, to think, to worship, no book, no avenue must be closed. James Larkin
No, men and women of the Irish race, we shall not fight for England. We shall fight for the destruction of the British Empire and the construction of an Irish republic. James Larkin
The employers cannot carry on industry nor accumulate profits if they have not got the good will of the workers or their acquiescence in carrying on such industry. James Larkin
James Larkin quote: "Russia is the only place where men and women can be free."
Russia is the only place where men and women can be free. James Larkin
We shall not fight for the preservation of the enemy, which has laid waste with death and desolation the fields and hills of Ireland for 700 years. James Larkin
James Larkin quote: "Comrades - We are living in momentous times."
Comrades - We are living in momentous times. James Larkin
Humanity abhors, above all things, a vacuum in itself, and your class will be cut off from humanity as the surgeon cuts the cancer and alien growth from the body. James Larkin
James Larkin quote: "The men whose manhood you have broken will loathe you, and..."
The men whose manhood you have broken will loathe you, and will always be brooding and scheming to strike a fresh blow. James Larkin
Therefore it is essential that some means should be sought whereby the work of the nation may be carried on without constant yet at present necessary dislocation. James Larkin

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