7 Irish quotes for Valentine’s Day
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7 Irish quotes for Valentine’s Day

Irish Valentine's Day
Statue d'Oscar Wilde à Merrion Street à Dublin - William Murphy - cc

There’s no denying it: Irish literature has always been a source of inspiration when it comes to expressing how we feel about our loved ones. Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, Samuel Beckett… These Irish writers have always known how to use words perfectly to talk about love! And we thank them, because they’re a precious help in telling the one you love just how rich our feelings are! So here’s a selection of the best quotes, to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one in the style of the great Irish poets!

Irish literature: the best quotes about love

1. William Butler Yeats

Women are meant to be loved, not understood

But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Walk gently for you walk on my dreams.

2. Samuel Beckett

Hearts are not given as gifts, but hearts are earned. By those who are not quite beautiful.

3. Oscar Wilde

Love will heal what the tongue cannot.

The most important things to do in the world are to have something to eat, something to drink and someone who loves you.

4. James Joyce

It often occurs to me that we love most what makes us unhappy. In my opinion, the damned are damned because they like being damned.

5. Patrick Kavanagh

The very essence of romance is uncertainty.

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