Man watches his history on the screen with apathy and an occasional passing flicker of horror or indignation.
About Conor Cruise O’Brien
Donal Conor David Dermot Donat Cruise O’Brienfor the Dublin North-East constituency from 1969 to 1977, and a Member of the European Parliamentfrom January 1973 to March 1973.
His opinion of Britain’s role in Ireland subsequent to the partition of the island and the independence of the Free State in 1921 changed during the 1970s, in response to the outbreak of The Troubles.
More quotes from Conor Cruise O’Brien
Nothing does more to activate Christian divisions than talk about Christian unity.
Irish politician, writer, historian and academic (1917-2008)
The main thing that endears the United Nations to member governments, and so enables it to survive, is its proven capacity to fail, and to be seen to fail.
Irish politician, writer, historian and academic (1917-2008)
Human nature doesn’t include all human beings. There are human beings who are indifferent to politics, religion, virtually anything.
Irish politician, writer, historian and academic (1917-2008)
Man watches his history on the screen with apathy and an occasional passing flicker of horror or indignation.
Irish politician, writer, historian and academic (1917-2008)
You can safely appeal to the United Nations in the comfortable certainty that it will let you down.
Irish politician, writer, historian and academic (1917-2008)