Filled with the wit and wisdom of the Irish through the ages, this delightful anthology covers everything from faith and spirituality to music and drama; from love and romance to bravery and courage. Esteemed W. B. Yeats scholar Suheil Bushrui goes beyond the stereotypical with these painstakingly selected quotations from important Irish poets, novelists, playwrights, politicians and revolutionaries over the centuries. A perfect book for those who want to rediscover their roots, or simply to learn more about the rich and vast landscape of Irish literature and thought.