Woman suffrage is an unjust, unreasonable, unspiritual abnormality. It is a hard, undigested, tasteless, devitalized proposition. It is a half-fledged, unmusical, Promethean abomination. It is a quack bolus to reduce masculinity even by the obliteration of femininity. John Boyle O'Reilly abnormalityabominationbolus share on social
No writer for the press, however humble, is free from the burden of keeping his purpose high and his integrity white. John Boyle O'Reilly burdenfreehigh Change image and share on social
With the advent of chivalry, the art of boxing waned. The evolution of feudal aristocracy, with other and widely different exercises, pastimes and weapons from those of the common people, made boxing unfashionable. John Boyle O'Reilly adventaristocracyart share on social
It has always been the aim of royalty and aristocracy to lower the individual liberty and independence of the common people. A baron and a minute-man could not breathe the same air. John Boyle O'Reilly aimairaristocracy Change image and share on social
The right word fitly spoken is a precious rarity. John Boyle O'Reilly fitlypreciousrarity Change image and share on social
Be true to your work, your word, and your friend. John Boyle O'Reilly friendtrueword Change image and share on social
Social equity is based on justice; politics change on the opinion of the time. The black man's skin will be a mark of social inferiority so long as white men are conceited, ignorant, unjust, and prejudiced. You cannot legislate these qualities out of the white - you must steal them out by teaching, illustration, and example. John Boyle O'Reilly baseblackchange share on social
With the advance of feudalism came the growth of iron armor, until, at last, a fighting-man resembled an armadillo. John Boyle O'Reilly advancearmadilloarmor Change image and share on social
The Greeks were the first boxers. Pugilism appears to have been one of the earliest distinctions in play and exercise that appeared between the Hellenes and their Asiatic fathers. The unarmed personal encounter was indicative of a sturdier manhood. John Boyle O'Reilly appearasiaticboxer share on social
It is heroic to prepare for war with a tyrant power. Patriots will always win the admiration of mankind for daring to meet the bloodshed of battle for their country's liberty. But the patriot who is willing to go to that sacrifice will be the first to condemn the aimless and secret shedding of blood in time of peace. John Boyle O'Reilly admirationaimlessbattle share on social