Patrick Kavanagh Quotes

A collection of quotes by Patrick Kavanagh.

Patrick Kavanagh was an Irish poet and novelist, born on October 21, 1904, in County Monaghan, Ireland. Known for his evocative and rural-themed poetry, he is regarded as one of the most important figures in 20th-century Irish literature. Kavanagh's work often centered around his personal experiences and the struggles of everyday life in rural Ireland. Notable works include his long poem "The Great Hunger" and his autobiographical novel, "Tarry Flynn." Kavanagh's writing has left a lasting impact on Irish literature, earning him a prominent place in the canon of Irish poets. He passed away on November 30, 1967.

It is impossible to read the daily press without being diver

It is impossible to read the daily press without being diverted from reality. You are full of enthusiasm for the eternal verities -- life is worth living, and then out of sinful curiosity you open a newspaper. You are disillusioned and wrecked.

Patrick Kavanagh

A sweeping statement is the only statement worth listening t

A sweeping statement is the only statement worth listening to. The critic without faith gives balanced opinions, usually about second-rate writers.

Patrick Kavanagh

Malice is only another name for mediocrity.

Malice is only another name for mediocrity.

Patrick Kavanagh

A man is original when he speaks the truth that has always b

A man is original when he speaks the truth that has always been known to all good men.

Patrick Kavanagh

Actors are loved because they are unoriginal. Actors stick t

Actors are loved because they are unoriginal. Actors stick to their script. The unoriginal man is loved by the mediocrity because this kind of artistic expression is something to which the merest five-eighth can climb.

Patrick Kavanagh