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To be honest I live among the English and have always found them to be very honest in their business dealings.
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"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"

- Fiona Shaw

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This quote by Fiona Shaw speaks to the differences in between the English and the Irish. She keeps in mind that the English are truthful and hard-working, which they make every effort to do the ideal thing. Nevertheless, she likewise notes that they lack the happiness that the Irish have. This suggests that the Irish have a more carefree mindset towards life, which they are more likely to discover joy in the little things. This could be due to the truth that the Irish have a long history of injustice and hardship, and have actually discovered to appreciate the small moments of pleasure in life. Shaw's quote speaks to the differences between the two cultures, and how the Irish have been able to discover pleasure in life despite their battles.

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Fiona Shaw This quote is written / told by Fiona Shaw somewhere between July 10, 1958 and today. She was a famous Actress from Ireland. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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