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"It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting."
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Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal
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After the spiritual powers, there is no thing in the world more unconquerable than the spirit of nationality. The spirit of nationality in Ireland will persist even though the mightiest of material powers be its neighbor.
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Venice
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Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.
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Killala Bay, Co. Mayo, Ireland
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We like to walk along the beach, we are drawn by the ocean, taken by its power, its unceasing motion, its mystery and unspeakable beauty.
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"Youth is happy because it has the capacity to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old."
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Vintage Rosses Point with Frame
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Rosses Point
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No matter where you go or what you do, you live your entire life within the confines of your head.
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“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air…”
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We may have bad weather in Ireland, but the sun shines in the hearts of the people and that keeps us all warm.”
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Mullaghmore, Sligo
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Half of the confusion in the world comes from not knowing how little we need... I live more simply now, and with more peace.
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~ Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. ~
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“Real friends are very special, but you have to be careful because sometimes you have a friend and you think they are made of rock, then suddenly you realise they're only made of sand.”
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Oh, the summer night, Has the smile of light
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“O Scotia! my dear, my native soil! For whom my warmest wish to heaven is sent; Long may thy hardy sons of rustic toil Be blest with health, and peace, and sweet content.” ~ Robert Burns
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"Love is like the wind, you can't see it but you can feel it"
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Views from the top of Hook Head Lighthouse, Ireland
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Hook Head Lighthouse, Ireland ~ extra shots of view from top in comments
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Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul.Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.
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"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
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"Look at that sea, girls--all silver and shadow and vision of things not seen. We couldn't enjoy its loveliness any more if we had millions of dollars and ropes of diamonds."
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Stormy or sunny days, glorious or lonely nights, I maintain an attitude of gratitude. If I insist on being pessimistic, there is always tomorrow. Today I am blessed.
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Doonagore Castle, Doolin, Co. Clare
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Were we only white birds, my beloved, buoyed out on the foam of the sea
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“We love the things we love for what they are.” ~Robert Frost
