To attempt a hypothetical proof that this race or that race, Egyptian, Phoenician, Greek, or Celtic, as the case may be, is alone the originator of this or any other particular belief is as useless and as absurd as to attempt proof that the gael has no racial affinity with the Brython.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
There is also an opinion held by certain very prominent Irishmen now living in Ireland, with whom I have been privileged to discuss the re-birth doctrine, that both Patrick and Columba are likewise to be regarded as ancient gaelic heroes, who were reincarnated to work for the uplifting of the gael.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
Let her fight for the extension of her Empire herself, for the men of the gael are not going to be bribed into betraying themselves and their country again at the bidding of England."
"The Evolution of Sinn Fein"
Robert Mitchell Henry