Mary McAleese quotes

Mary McAleese is an Irish academic and politician who served as the eighth President of Ireland. Her presidency was marked by her focus on building bridges between different communities on the island. She is known for her dedication to peace and social inclusion. Here are 6 of her quotes:

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)

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

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

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

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

Mary McAleese

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

Mary McAleese

Occupation: Irish President
Born: June 27, 1951
Quotes count: 6
Wikipedia: Mary McAleese

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