Quote#Homeland
Pure, just, benign; thus filial love would trace The virtues…
Quote byWilliam Drennan · 1754–1820
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Inscription on his tomb, New Burying Ground, Belfast.
English (original)
Pure, just, benign; thus filial love would trace The virtues hallowing this narrow space; The Emerald Isle may grant a wider claim, And link the Patriot with his country's name.
— William Drennan
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