We may smile at these matters, but they are melancholy illustrations. -Joseph Howe

 

We may smile at these matters, but they are melancholy illustrations.


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This quote is just one of 5 total Joseph Howe quotes in our collection. Joseph Howe is known for saying 'We may smile at these matters, but they are melancholy illustrations.' as well as some of the following quotes.

They have shrunk from inquiry, though they have strained after punishment. I have in every shape dared the one, that I might, so far as lay in my power, be able to secure the other.

Joseph Howe

We may smile at these matters, but they are melancholy illustrations.

Joseph Howe

Such a prostitution of judicial power can never occur again under the shadow of the British law, for no jury within the wide circle of the empire would submit to such an infraction of their privilege, even if a judge could be found daring enough to attempt it.

Joseph Howe

Will you permit the sacred fire of liberty, brought by your fathers from the venerable temples of Britain, to be quenched and trodden out on the simple altars they have raised?

Joseph Howe