Irish Proverbs and Sayings

Padraic O'Farrell (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

128 Seiten

2017
The Mercier Press (Verlag)
978-1-78117-492-0 (ISBN)

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A pocket-sized collection of the wit and wisdom found in Ireland's traditional proverbs and sayings.

Unleash the power of Irish wit and wisdom with this collection of quotes, proverbs and blessings from Padraic O'Farrell. Discover the timeless wisdom of great Irish men such as Shaw, Wilde, Synge and Swift, as well as the unspoiled gems of Irish folklore and legend. Perfect for those seeking a taste of Irish culture, this book is a must-have for anyone celebrating St Patrick's Day and beyond.

* There’s no point in keeping a dog if you are going to do your own barking.

* The best way to get an Irishman to refuse to do something is by ordering it.

* Initiative is praiseworthy when it succeeds, stupid when it fails.

* Burning the candle at both ends will soon leave you without a light.<

* The smaller the cottage, the wider the door.

* Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people whom we personally dislike. - Oscar Wilde

Born in County Kildare, Padraic O'Farrell wrote numerous books on Irish topics and was a well-known newspaper theatre critic.

Erscheinungsdatum	09.04.2017
Verlagsort	Cork
Sprache	englisch
Maße	108 x 139 mm
Themenwelt	Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
Themenwelt	Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Wörterbuch / Fremdsprachen
ISBN-10	1-78117-492-X / 178117492X
ISBN-13	978-1-78117-492-0 / 9781781174920
Zustand	Neuware