{"product_id":"little-book-of-irish-wit-wisdom","title":"Little Book of Irish Wit \u0026 Wisdom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether raising a glass or spinning a yarn, the Irish have long had a way with words - and this delightful volume celebrates that rich tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacked with clever quips, classic one-liners, lyrical blessings and colourful anecdotes, this collection showcases the Irish genius for turning a phrase - whether used to charm, console or deliver a well-timed jab. Whether you're Irish by birth, heritage or simply at heart, this is the book for you. It's a spirited blend of humour and heart, capturing the many shades of Irish life -the closeness of kin, the magic of storytelling and the joy of laughter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for anyone who loves a funny line or a heartfelt toast, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Irish Wit \u0026amp; Wisdom\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a grand dip into the craic, culture and character of the Emerald Isle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSample Content:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eOscar Wilde\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The terrible thing about dying over in Ireland is you miss your own wake. It's the best day of your life. You've paid for everything and you can't join in.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e- Dave Allen, comedian, satirist and actor (1936-2005)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"When anyone asks me about the Irish character, I say look at the trees. Maimed, stark and misshapen, but ferociously tenacious.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e- Edna O'Brien, Irish novelist, playwright, poet and short story writer (1930-2024)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"May the good Lord take a liking to you, but not too soon.\" -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIrish blessing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDublin-born \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSamuel Beckett\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a master of bleak brilliance. With dry wit and razor-sharp insight, he explored the absurdity of life, famously writing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWaiting for Godot - a play of which it was famously said\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003enothing happens - twice.\" Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969, Beckett remains a towering figure in modern literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Ingram Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47537439801556,"sku":"9781035433407","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/8344\/5151\/files\/ScreenShot2026-02-10at11.53.55AM.png?v=1770742449","url":"https:\/\/www.lovelypaperieandgifts.com\/products\/little-book-of-irish-wit-wisdom","provider":"Lovely Paperie \u0026 Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}