The reason the Irish are always fighting each other is they have no other worthy opponents.
** Anonymous

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St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time – a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.
** Adrienne Cook

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So, success attend St. Patrick’s fist,
For he’s a saint so clever;
Oh! he gave the snakes and toads a twist,
And bothered them forever!
** Henry Bennett

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I showed my appreciation of my native land in the usual Irish way by getting out of it as soon as I possibly could.
** George Bernard Shaw

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May the Irish hills caress you.
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
** Irish Blessing

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You know how on St. Patrick’s Day everybody is Irish. In Quincy this weekend, everybody’s German.
** Mary Alice

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May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.
** Irish Blessing

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Never iron a four-leaf clover, because you don’t want to press your luck.
** Author Unknown

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When Irish eyes are smiling,
‘Tis like a morn in spring.
With a lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing.
** Unknown

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Oh, while a man may dream awake,
On gentle Irish ground,
‘Tis Paradise without the snake -
That’s easy to be found.
** Frederick Langbridge

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If you’re enough lucky to be Irish, you’re lucky enough!
** Irish Saying

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May luck be our companion
May friends stand by our side
May history remind us all
Of Ireland’s faith and pride.
May God bless us with happiness
May love and faith abide.
** Irish Blessing

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Leprechauns, castles, good luck and laughter
Lullabies, dreams, and love ever after.
Poems and songs with pipes and drums
A thousand welcomes when anyone comes.
** Author Unknown

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Nobody gets upset with the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.”
** Gabriela Lemus

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“St. Patrick… one of the few saints whose feast day presents the opportunity to get determinedly whacked and make a fool of oneself all under the guise of acting Irish.”
** Charles M. Madigan

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“St. Patrick’s Day is a religious holiday in Ireland. The first thing you do is go to church.”
** Dermott Reid

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May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light,
May good luck pursue you each morning and night.
** Irish Blessing

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A best friend is like a four leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have.
** Author Unknown

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I think I’ve discovered the secret of life – you just hang around until you get used to it.
** Charles Schulz

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For each petal on the shamrock
This brings a wish your way -
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.
** Unknown