Famous quotes containing the words generation and/or irish:
“Grandchildren are the dots that connect the lines from generation to generation.”
—Lois Wyse (20th century)
“O Paddy dear, an’ did ye hear the news that’s goin’ round?
The shamrock is by law forbid to grow on Irish ground!
No more Saint Patrick’s Day we’ll keep, his colour can’t be seen,
For there’s a cruel law agin the wearin’ o’ the Green!”
—Unknown. The Wearing of the Green (l. 37–40)