A Quote by Daniel O'Connell

There is an utter ignorance of, and indifference to, our sufferings and privations....What care they for us, provided we be submissive, pay the taxes, furnish recruits for the Army and Navy and bless the masters who either despise or oppress or combine both? The apathy that exists respecting Ireland is worse than the national antipathy they bear us.

Daniel O'Connell

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Antipathy Apathy Army Bear Bless Both Care Combine Despise Either Exists Furnish Ignorance Indifference Ireland Masters National Navy Our Pay Provided Respecting Submissive Taxes Than Us Utter Worse

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Daniel O'Connell
Irish - Politician
August 6, 1775 - May 15, 1847

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