Quote#Death
Life springs from death; and from the graves of patriot men and women…
Quote byPatrick Pearse · 1879–1916
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Closing words of graveside oration at the funeral of Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa, 1 August 1915. The Cause Of Ireland, Liz Curtis, Beyond the Pale Publications, Belfast 1994, pg 266.
English (original)
Life springs from death; and from the graves of patriot men and women spring living nations.
— Patrick Pearse
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