THE INFINITE The Infinite always is silent: It is only the Finite speaks. Our words are the idle wave-caps On the deep that never breaks. We may question with wand of science, Explain, decide and discuss; But only in meditation The Mystery speaks to us. -- John Boyle O'Reilly (1844-1890) O'Reilly arrived in Boston in 1870, and for the next 20 years was recognised as a powerful spokesman for the downtrodden, at times single-handedly bridging the gap between people of various races, creeds and nationalities. O'Reilly was one of the most prominent journalists of his day promoting the rights of Jews, American Indians and Blacks.