Among the best traitors Ireland has ever had, Mother Church ranks at the very top, a massive obstacle in the path to equality and freedom. She has been a force for conservatism... to ward off threats to her own security and influence. Bernadette Devlin churchconservatismequality share on social
It wasn't long before people discovered the final horrors of letting an urchin into Parliament. Bernadette Devlin discoverfinalhorror Change image and share on social
One American said that the most interesting thing about Holy Ireland was that its people hate each other in the name of Jesus Christ. And they do! Bernadette Devlin americanchristhate Change image and share on social
Yesterday I dared to struggle. Today I dare to win. Bernadette Devlin darestruggletoday Change image and share on social
Basically, I have no place in organized politics. By coming to the British Parliament, I've allowed the people to sacrifice me at the top and let go the more effective job I should be doing at the bottom. Bernadette Devlin allowbasicallybottom share on social
My function in life is not to be a politician in Parliament: it is to get something done. Bernadette Devlin functionlifeparliament Change image and share on social
To gain what is worth having, it may be necessary to lose everything else. Bernadette Devlin gainloseworth Change image and share on social
I got quite bored, serving in the bar. Since I was there, the customers wouldn't talk about women, and with half their subject matter denied them, it was: horses, silence; horses, silence. Bernadette Devlin barborecustomer Change image and share on social
