The Life, Times, and Correspondence of the Right Rev. Dr. Doyle, Vol. 1
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Excerpt from The Life, Times, and Correspondence of the Right Rev. Dr. Doyle, Vol. 1: Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin It has often been regretted that no life of the illustrious "J. K. L.," written with full advantage of access to his private papers, and illustrated by his correspondence, should exist. Ireland has been reproached for permitting this debt to his memory to remain for a quarter of a century unpaid. But the apathy in Dr. Doyle´s case is by no means exceptional. Other great and good men who toiled for national regeneration, have met with similar ingratitude. In most countries the apotheosis of genius and worth does not fully take place until after death; but impulsive Ireland too often deifies its great men in their lifetime, and, when they can no longer work, consigns them simultaneously to the grave and to oblivion. Exceptions could, of course, be cited, but the rule unfortunately remains on record to reproach us. Lord Monteagle, in adverting to the unembalmed state of Dr. Doyle´s memory, thus eloquently alludes to the growth of this ungenerous apathy: "Your observation is quite true respecting the rapid growth of forgetfulness in Ireland, which, like the ivy that covers our ancient monuments, concealing their architectural beauty, hides also the virtuous actions of many of our best men. The noble and distinguished men who labored with Grattan in forming our constitution are all forgotten; Grattan himself but slightly remembered; Plunket is almost unknown; and, in passing through Waterford the other day, I was unable to find even a tablet bearing the honored name of Newport. This is very sad; for the want of a feeling of active and enduring gratitude deprives us of those moral examples which would raise and dignify our country, and would exalt and improve the present generation." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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