Even when they have nothing, the Irish emit a kind of happiness, a joy.

Irish people are educated not only about artistry but local history.

There once was a demographic survey done to determine if money was connected to happiness and Ireland was the only place where this did not turn out to be true.

A lot of Irish people perform. They perform in drawing rooms. They sing songs and they play piano.

To be honest I live among the English and have always found them to be very honest in their business dealings. They are noble, hard-working and anxious to do the right thing. But joy eludes them, they lack the joy that the Irish have.

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