I respect kindness in human beings first of all, and kindne… - Brendan Behan

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I respect kindness in human beings first of all, and kindness to animals. I don't respect the law; I have a total irreverence for anything connected with society except that which makes the roads safer, the beer stronger, the food cheaper and the old men and old women warmer in the winter and happier in the summer.

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Brendan Francis Behan (9 February 1923 – 20 March 1964) was an Irish poet, short story writer, novelist and playwright who wrote in both Irish and English.

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Native Name: Breandán Ó Beacháin

Alternative Names: Brendan Francis Aidan Behan • Francis Behan

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