When the Irishman is found outside of Ireland in another environment, he very often becomes a respected man. The economic and intellectual conditions that prevail in his own country do not permit the development of individuality. No one who has any self-respect stays in Ireland, but flees afar as though from a country that has undergone the visitation of an angered Jove. β¨ James Joyce (1959). Critical writings
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- His heart danced upon her movement like a cork upon a tide. β¨ James Joyce (2005). A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, p.78, Collector's Library
- Once upon a time and a very good time it was there was a moocow coming down along the road and this moocow that was coming down along the road met a nicens little boy named baby tuckoo β¨ A Portrait o β¦ βΆ
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