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Famous quotes

We are all familiar with quotes from famous personalities in our own languages and cultures - but how many do we know from elsewhere in different languages? Here is a chance to discover the wisdom, truths (or half-truths!), creativity, humour and sometimes downright cynicism from a range of cultures and languages as well as their origins. Do you have a favourite? We would be delighted if you would also contribute some of your own!

Famous quotes

We are all familiar with quotes from famous personalities in our own languages and cultures - but how many do we know from elsewhere in different languages? Here is a chance to discover the wisdom, truths (or half-truths!), creativity, humour and sometimes downright cynicism from a range of cultures and languages as well as their origins. Do you have a favourite? We would be delighted if you would also contribute some of your own!
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Is fearr Gaeilge briste, ná Béarla clíste. Broken Irish is better than clever English.

By Unknown
This saying is widely heard in Ireland and encourages people to use Irish, even if they only know a few words, rather than defaulting to English. During President Obama's visit to Ireland in May 2011, he surprised locals by speaking Irish and reciting this quote. The saying conveys the message: "Use whatever Gaeilge you know, no matter how limited." You can find Obama's speech on YouTube.

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Ná bac le mac an bhacaigh is ní bhacfaidh mac an bhacaigh leat! Don't bother the son of the beggarman and the son of the beggarman won't bother you!

By Unknown
This old Irish saying means that if you don't go looking for trouble, trouble won't come looking for you. In simpler terms, it advises to "mind your own business!".