We realise that natural aptitudes are not interchangeable, and each person must, of biological or spiritual necessity, practise the art for which he is fitted. George William Russell aptitudeartbiological Change image and share on social
We dwell in the house of the body, but its perfection and intricate life are the work of a wisdom which never relaxes dominion over a single cell. George William Russell bodycelldominion Change image and share on social
The relation of landlord and tenant is not an ideal one, but any relations in a social order will endure if there is infused into them some of that spirit of human sympathy which qualifies life for immortality. George William Russell endurehumanideal share on social
We have control over the work of our hands, but little over the working of the soul. But yet we must yield to it, for without it we have nothing. George William Russell controlhandsoul Change image and share on social
We may fight against what is wrong, but if we allow ourselves to hate, that is to insure our spiritual defeat and our likeness to what we hate. George William Russell defeatfighthate Change image and share on social
After the spiritual powers, there is no thing in the world more unconquerable than the spirit of nationality. The spirit of nationality in Ireland will persist even though the mightiest of material powers be its neighbor. George William Russell irelandmaterialmighty share on social
We have the universe to roam in in imagination. It is our virtue to be infinitely varied. The worst tyranny is uniformity. George William Russell badimaginationinfinitely Change image and share on social
The wind from the Kingdom of Heaven has blown all over the world, and shall blow for centuries yet. George William Russell blowcenturyheaven Change image and share on social
I lay this down as a fundamental proposition, which I do not think will be denied, that whoever controls the taxation and trade policy of a country controls its destiny and the entire character of its civilization. George William Russell charactercivilizationcontrol share on social
The world can only be free when men are content in themselves and each draws from his own fountain. George William Russell contentdrawfountain Change image and share on social
