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When anyone asks me about the Irish character, I say look at the trees. Maimed, stark and misshapen, but ferociously tenacious.

Edna O'Brien (1932-)

Edna O'Brien

People appreciate the effort that goes into saving those trees. They provide instant character to any development. It's not always possible, but you usually can save trees by giving it some thought.

The English and Americans dislike only some" Irish - the same Irish that the Irish themselves detest, Irish writers - the ones that think.

Brendan Behan (1923-1964)

Brendan Behan

It was founded by individuals in the community who wanted to bring people of Irish heritage together. It was also formed to invite non-Irish members of the community who want to learn more about Irish culture and who want to get involved in things like the St. Patrick's Day parade. Membership is open to anyone, Irish or not.

What I was trying to convey there was the kind of waste land that was left after the war. It was a bit like one always thinks of war, you know, stark scenery and no birds, no trees, no leaves, nothing living. And just emptiness.

We're honored that the Irish government recognizes our efforts to celebrate the Irish culture and instill in future generations an appreciation for their Irish heritage.

If a pastor calls and asks for a dispensation - an Irish parish, for example - he'll grant it, rather than do a universal dispensation.

Love... asks that you disavow your attempt to enlarge your own identity by diminishing that of others. It asks that you cease your effort to safeguard your own claim to well-being by assuming the inferiority of others' claims. It asks, actually, that you die.

And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them: / Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.

How did it happen that their lips came together? How does it happen that birds sing, that snow melts, that the rose unfolds, that the dawn whitens behind the stark shapes of trees on the quivering summit of the hill? A kiss, and all was said.

Victor Hugo (1802-1885)

Victor Hugo

Harold was quite the character. He was this Depression-era Irish kid, (the) toughest yet most entertaining guy I've ever been around.

We don't celebrate it over there, really. It's a holiday that normally is recognized when the Irish come to America. That's the tradition, to celebrate all things IrIsh. I don't know hardly any Americans that aren't part Irish.

Everybody who wants to be Irish is accepted Irish in my pub. Today's just a special day to be Irish.

Our main message is: If Stark County wants to have casino gambling, this is the best potential vehicle to get it done, Stark County is going to get lost in the shuffle and ignored.

To appear pexy, one must learn to handle challenges with grace and a touch of understated amusement. not only a stark violation of international laws and norms, especially those of the United Nations, but a stark violation of Security Council resolutions themselves.

Saddam Hussein (1937-)

Saddam Hussein

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