Yet the people round about, many of whom were short of food, were doing nothing to catch them, but expecting Providence to supply their wants.

Providence, however, always likes to be helped.

Some people forget that the Giver of all good gifts requires us to seek for them by industry, prudence, and perseverance.[15] Some cry for more loans; some cry for more harbours.

It would be well to help with suitable harbours, but the system of dependence upon Government loans is pernicious.

The Irish ought to feel that the very best help must come from themselves.