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William Topaz McGonagall Quotes

The man that gets drunk is little else than a fool, And is in the habit, no doubt, of advocating for Home Rule; But the best Home Rule for him, as far as I can understand, Is the abolition of strong drink from the land.

The man that gets drunk is little else than a fool, And is in the habit, no doubt, of advocating for Home Rule; But the best Home Rule for him, as far as I can understand, Is the abolition of strong drink from the land.

William Topaz McGonagall
Strong, Home, Men
William Topaz McGonagall, “The Demon Drink”

Ye lover of the picturesque, if ye wish to drown your grief, take my advice and visit the ancient town of Crieff.

William Topaz McGonagall
Grief, Scotland, Advice
William Topaz McGonagall, “Beautiful Crief”

Beautiful Railway Bridge of the Silv'ryTay! Alas! I am very sorry to say That ninety lives have been taken away On the last Sabbath day of1879, Which will be remember'd for a very long time.

William Topaz McGonagall
Beautiful, Time, Sorry
William Topaz McGonagall, “The Tay Bridge Disaster”

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