Mcaleese Quotes & Sayings

We are a vibrant first-world country, but we have a humbling third-world memory. — Mary McAleese

I was born in 1928 and by 1931 the Depression was beginning to mount. — Vidal Sassoon

Whatever changes the new era brings, whatever new pathways we take, I am sure that our special relationship with America - forged in adversity, will not change. — Mary McAleese

That past is still within our living memory, a time when neighbour helped neighbour, sharing what little they had out of necessity, as well as decency. — Mary McAleese

I'm extremely introverted. I used to think it was shyness, but I got over that, so it must be door No. 2. It's still hard for me to be away from home much, and I have to make sure I get lots of time alone in my room when I'm touring. — Karin Slaughter

As never before does the keeping of our economic machine in tune depend upon wise policies in the administrative side of the government. — Herbert

The extent to which all people in our society are made to count, and believe that they count, is not just a measure of decency; it makes sound economic sense. — Mary McAleese

It is absolutely no accident that the peace and reconciliation, and indeed the economic progress, that eluded us generation after generation for hundreds of years, has at last come to pass in an Ireland where the talents of women are now flooding every aspect of life as never before. — Mary McAleese

All countries have poor people. Yet it's a very rare country which understands the indignities of poverty, while education systems maintain the status quo. The children of the elite go to the best schools and get the best jobs, not because they are the best. We're not taking advantage of the intellectual power on this planet. — Ann Cotton

Grab me now and do naughty things to my no no places. — S.C. Stephens

The last thing I would want to do is to create the impression that sectarianism came from only one side of the community. — Mary McAleese

Here is a shared memory that we didn't share, forgot to share, for almost ninety years. — Mary McAleese

The immigrant's heart marches to the beat of two quite different drums, one from the old homeland and the other from the new. The immigrant has to bridge these two worlds, living comfortably in the new and bringing the best of his or her ancient identity and heritage to bear on life in an adopted homeland. — Mary McAleese

People with disabilities have abilities too and that is what this course is all about - making sure those abilities blossom and shine so that all the dreams you have can come true. — Mary McAleese

I never had a fondness for gems or the extravagance of Harry Winston or Van Cleef & Arpels. I've always liked the more flamboyant, imaginative things. I lusted after costume jewelry. My husband was a very lucky man. — Iris Apfel