The path of least resistance and least trouble is a mental rut already made. It requires troublesome work to undertake the alternation of old beliefs.
Among politicians the esteem of religion is profitable the principles of it are troublesome.
Religion which lays so many restraints upon us is a troublesome companion to those who will lay no restraints upon themselves.
The jealous are troublesome to others but a torment to themselves.
Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome.
The mandate I have received and for which I will speak with heart and head to implement over the next seven years had its four pillars - an inclusive citizenship equality and participation and respect in a creative society creating an excellence in everything we Irish do.