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The Irish ignore anything they can't drink or punch.

The Irish ignore anything they can't drink or punch.

Summary

This quote humorously reflects on Irish culture, highlighting the perceived tendency to prioritize pursuits that involve heavy drinking or physical confrontation. It suggests that the Irish people have a penchant for enjoying life's simple pleasures and may have a lesser appetite for complexity or passivity.

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