Reuters quote of the day, August 3

LONDON, Aug 2 (Reuters) Following is a notable quote from history. ''I came here for one thing only, to try to help national Ireland -- and if there is no such thing in existence then the sooner I pay for my illusions the better.'' -- Irish nationalist leader Sir Roger Casement, in a 1915 letter written from Germany. He was hanged in London for treason on Aug. 3, 1916.

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