Eamon de Valera Quotes

A collection of quotes by Eamon de Valera.

Eamon de Valera was an Irish political leader, born on October 14, 1882, in New York City. His parents were Irish immigrants. When his father died, de Valera's mother brought him back to Ireland, where he grew up in poverty-stricken conditions.

De Valera became actively involved in the struggle for Irish independence during his time as a mathematics teacher. He joined the Irish Republican Brotherhood and participated in the 1916 Easter Rising against British rule. Despite being sentenced to death, his sentence was commuted to life imprisonment, and he spent time in various British prisons.

Following his release, de Valera became a prominent figure in Irish politics. He co-founded the political party Sinn Féin, which advocated for an Irish republic. He served as President of the Irish Republic and played a central role in negotiating the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921. However, he disagreed with the terms of the treaty and opposed the creation of the Irish Free State.

De Valera went on to become the leader of the opposition and later founded his own party, Fianna Fáil. In 1932, he became the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland and remained in power for over 20 years, serving as Taoiseach for three different terms. He is widely recognized for implementing protectionist policies and fostering a sense of Irish nationalism.

Eamon De Valera left an indelible mark on Irish politics, shaping the nation's path towards independence and playing a significant role in its governance for many years. He passed away on August 29, 1975, leaving a complex political legacy that continues to be debated today.

Since this war began our sympathy has gone out to all the su

Since this war began our sympathy has gone out to all the suffering people who have been dragged into it. Further hundreds of millions have become involved since I spoke at Limerick fortnight ago.

Eamon de Valera


When we have done our best, we can, as a united people, take

When we have done our best, we can, as a united people, take whatever may befall with calm courage and confidence that this old nation will survive and if death should come to many of us, death is not the end.

Eamon de Valera

Courage

The part which American friendship played in helping us to w

The part which American friendship played in helping us to win the freedom we enjoy in this part of Ireland has been gratefully recognized and acknowledged by our people.

Eamon de Valera

Friendship

If there is to be any hope of prosperity for this country it

If there is to be any hope of prosperity for this country it is by reversing that policy which made us simply the kitchen garden for supplying the British with cheap food.

Eamon de Valera

Food

God has been pleased to save us during the years of war that

God has been pleased to save us during the years of war that have already passed. We pray that He may be pleased to save us to the end. But we must do our part.

Eamon de Valera

War

Mr. Churchill is proud of Britain's stand alone, after Franc

Mr. Churchill is proud of Britain's stand alone, after France had fallen and before America entered the War.

Eamon de Valera

Alone