Boyle Roche
1743 - 1807
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Biography
Boyle Roche (1743-1807) was an Irish politician known for his wit and humor. He served as a Member of Parliament for Tralee and Monaghan and was renowned for his colorful speeches that were filled with puns and wordplay. Roche was a strong advocate for Irish independence and spoke passionately about the rights of the Irish people.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Why should we put ourselves out of our way to do anything for posterity? For what has posterity ever done for us?
2
If we pursue one thing, we must neglect another.
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Why not have two strings to your bow, we seem to have cut the other.
4
It is true, we have heard that many vices attend prosperity, but we could produce some humbler instances in which they may be just as well shown to attend adversity.
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The cup that cheers but not inebriates, which is found in the human form, under a name not to be mentioned in cold and evening attire.