James Keir Hardie Quotes

A collection of quotes by James Keir Hardie.

James Keir Hardie (1856-1915) was a Scottish trade unionist and socialist politician. Born into a working-class family, he grew up in poverty and worked various jobs before becoming involved in the trade union movement. Hardie played a key role in founding the Independent Labour Party in 1893, the first political party in the UK representing the working class. He was elected as Member of Parliament for West Ham South in 1892 and devoted his career to advocating for workers' rights, social reform, and pacifism. Hardie's efforts laid the foundation for the modern Labour Party in the UK.

From his childhood onwards this boy will be surrounded by sy

From his childhood onwards this boy will be surrounded by sycophants and flatterers. In due course, following the precedent which has already been set, he will be sent on a tour of the world and probably rumors of a morganatic marriage alliance will follow, and the end of it will be the country will be called upon to pay the bill.

James Keir Hardie

Royalty Kings

I now understand what Christ suffered in Gethsemane as well

I now understand what Christ suffered in Gethsemane as well as any man living.

James Keir Hardie

Peace