Quotes by John Philpot Curran

About John Philpot Curran:

John Philpot Curran was an Irish orator, politician, wit, lawyer and judge, who held the office of Master of the Rolls in Ireland.
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Evil prospers when good men do nothing.

John Philpot Curran

The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance.

John Philpot Curran

Assassinate me you may; intimidate me you cannot.

John Philpot Curran

When I can't talk sense, I talk metaphor.

John Philpot Curran

In this administration, a place can be found for every bad man.

John Philpot Curran

I have never yet heard of a murderer who was not afraid of a ghost.

John Philpot Curran

It is the common fate of the indolent to see their rights become a prey to the active.

John Philpot Curran

My dear doctor, I am surprised to hear you say that I am coughing very badly, as I have been practising all night.

John Philpot Curran

His smile is like the silver plate on a coffin.

John Philpot Curran

Author Bio

  • NameJohn Philpot Curran
  • DescriptionIrish politician
  • BornJuly 24, 1750
  • DiedOctober 14, 1817
  • ProfessionJurist; Politician