Michael D. Higgins quotes

Michael D. Higgins is an Irish politician, poet, and academic who has served as the President of Ireland since 2011. Known for his advocacy of human rights, social justice, and cultural initiatives, he has had a significant influence on Irish public life. He is recognized for his eloquence, compassion, and deep commitment to the Irish people. Here are 16 of his quotes:

We need to discuss the basis of a new form of trust built on a meaningful form of citizenship appropriate for a republic. (Michael D. Higgins)
Every age, after all, must have its own aisling and dream of a better, kinder, happier, shared world. View quote
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I hope that at the end of the seven years, people will say that I have been of some inspirational value to them at home in terms of inclusiveness and abroad, I look forward to representing Ireland. View quote
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I think the important thing now is to have a celebration and then with determination move into our common, shared, different future. View quote
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While the wider global environment is worrying, we are seeing some positive results in our economic affairs. View quote
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The presidency is an independent office and the Irish people whom I appreciate so much and I take with such responsibility have given a very clear mandate on a very clear set of ideas to me, as the ninth president. View quote
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Making an Irishness to be proud of in a real Republic. It is the vision of a real Republic where life and language, where ideals and experience have the ring of authenticity which we need now as we go forward. View quote
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Now it is time to turn to an older wisdom that, while respecting material comfort and security as a basic right of all, also recognises that many of the most valuable things in life cannot be measured. View quote
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The mandate I have received and for which I will speak with heart and head to implement over the next seven years had its four pillars - an inclusive citizenship, equality and participation and respect in a creative society creating an excellence in everything we Irish do. View quote
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Ireland has made its choice for the future and it has chosen the version of Irishness it will build. I know, and I will work with head and heart to be part of it with all of you in creating that future one in which all of us can be part of and part of us too. View quote
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I love our shared island, our shared Ireland and its core decency. I love it for its imagination and its celebration of the endless possibilities for our people. (Michael D. Higgins)
I want to say a very sincere thank you for this welcome home - it is a wonderful welcome home. It is the place to where I return and where I will always return because it is of Galway that I am. View quote
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I am delighted with the strong vote I have received. My message of positive leadership, patriotism and commitment clearly was resonating with tens of thousands of ordinary Irish people. View quote
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I am delighted to be back home in Galway, the place I first came to as a 19-year-old in 1960. It's here where my heart is and will forever be. View quote
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I will be a President for all the people, whether they voted for me or not, whether they are young or old and particularly for the Irish abroad. I'm looking forward to it and I think it will be exciting and wonderful. View quote
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Through the inspiration of Vaclav's words, the courage of his dissidence and the integrity of his leadership, Czechoslovakia successfully transitioned from an authoritarian state to a free democracy at the heart of Europe. View quote
Michael D. Higgins

Michael D. Higgins

Michael D. Higgins - Image
Photo: The Irish Labour Party, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: Irish Politician
Born: April 18, 1941
Quotes count: 16