The prosperity of a nation requires the protection of a senate. Hereafter a national senate may require the protection of a national army.

- Thomas Francis Meagher

The dependence of one people upon another, even for the benefits of legislation, is the deepest source of national weakness.

- Thomas Francis Meagher

A National Flag is the most sacred thing a nation can possess

- Thomas Francis Meagher

I now bid farewell to the country of my birth - of my passions - of my death; a country whose misfortunes have invoked my sympathies - whose factions…

- Thomas Francis Meagher

A good government may, indeed, redress the grievances of an injured people; but a strong people can alone build up a great nation.

- Thomas Francis Meagher

A jury of my countrymen, it is true, have found me guilty of the crime of which I stood indicted. For this I entertain not the slightest feeling of r…

- Thomas Francis Meagher

Great interests demand great safeguards.

- Thomas Francis Meagher

Judged by the law of England, I know this crime entails upon me the penalty of death; but the history of Ireland explains that crime and justifies it.

- Thomas Francis Meagher

It is not only our duty to America, but also to Ireland. We could not hope to succeed in our effort to make Ireland a Republic without the moral and …

- Thomas Francis Meagher