There was undoubtedly a good deal of information on the subjects treated of by Dr. Kane scattered through our topographical works and parliamentary reports, but that information is, for the most part, vague, unapplied, and not tested by science.
"Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry"
Thomas Davis Commentator: T. W. Rolleston
One second-rate book of such observations, with special reference to Ireland, were worth many greater performances unapplied to the means and need of our country.
"Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry"
Thomas Davis Commentator: T. W. Rolleston
A little instruction well given and well applied is worth any amount of "stuff" poorly done and unapplied.
"Rural Life and the Rural School"
Joseph Kennedy