Quote by: Douglas Hyde

As our language wanes and dies, the golden legends of the far-off centuries fade and pass away. No one sees their influence upon culture; no one sees their educational power.


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Author Bio


  • NameDouglas Hyde
  • Descriptionfirst President of Ireland
  • BornJanuary 17, 1860
  • DiedJuly 12, 1949
  • CountryIreland
  • ProfessionPolitician; Poet; Translator; Writer