James Larkin Quotes

A collection of quotes by James Larkin.

James Larkin, often known as Jim Larkin, was an Irish trade union leader and socialist activist. Born on January 21, 1876, in Liverpool, England, Larkin moved to Ireland in his youth and became a prominent figure in the labor movement. He founded the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union (ITGWU) in 1909, aiming to improve the living conditions and rights of Irish workers. Larkin was a charismatic leader and played a crucial role in organizing strikes, including the famous 1913 Dublin Lockout. His tireless efforts as a trade unionist left a lasting impact on the workers' rights movement. Larkin passed away on January 30, 1947, leaving behind a legacy of social justice and equality.

I am, of course, aware that the ultimate solution is the own

I am, of course, aware that the ultimate solution is the ownership and control of the means of life by the whole of the people; but we are not at that stage of development as yet.

James Larkin

Life People

No, men and women of the Irish race, we shall not fight for

No, men and women of the Irish race, we shall not fight for England. We shall fight for the destruction of the British Empire and the construction of an Irish republic.

James Larkin

Women

There must be freedom for all to live, to think, to worship,

There must be freedom for all to live, to think, to worship, no book, no avenue must be closed.

James Larkin

Freedom

The question of religion was a matter for each individual's

The question of religion was a matter for each individual's conscience, and in a great many cases was the outcome of birth or residence in a certain geographical area.

James Larkin

Religion