The great appear great to us.

- James Connolly

Yes, friends, governments in capitalist society are but committees of the rich to manage the affairs of the capitalist class.

- James Connolly

If you remove the English Army tomorrow and hoist the green flag over Dublin Castle., unless you set about the organization of the Socialist Republic…

- James Connolly

Don't be 'practical' in politics. To be practical in that sense means that you have schooled yourself to think along the lines, and in the grooves th…

- James Connolly

Apostles of Freedom are ever idolised when dead, but crucified when alive.

- James Connolly

We believe in constitutional action in normal times; we believe in revolutionary action in exceptional times.

- James Connolly

The Irish people will only be free, when they own everything from the plough to the stars

- James Connolly

Whoop it up for liberty! After Ireland is free, says the patriot who won't touch socialism, we will protect all classes, and if you won't pay your re…

- James Connolly

The British Government has no right in Ireland, never had any right in Ireland, and never can have any right in Ireland.

- James Connolly