Irish Americans

Famous quotes containing the words irish and/or americans:

    “The Irish say your trouble is their
    trouble and your
    joy their joy? I wish
    I could believe it;
    I am troubled, I’m dissatisfied, I’m Irish.”
    —Marianne Moore (1887–1972)

    “The Americans are certainly hero-worshippers, and always take their heroes from the criminal classes.”
    —Oscar Wilde (1854–1900)