Dion Boucicault

Irish actor and dramatist (1820-1890)

3 pieces

Lived: 1822–1890
Born: Dublin
Died: New York City
Nationality: United States, Ireland
Known as: actor, writer, playwright, stage actor
Era: 19th century

Works (3)

When the law can stop the blades of grass From growing as they grow, And when the leaves in summer time Their verdure dare not show, Then I will change the colour I wear in my caubeen,

Nature

Oh Paddy dear, and did you hear The news that's going round? The shamrock is forbid by law To grow on Irish ground.

Politics & Power

Men talk of killing time, while time quietly kills them.

Time

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