Favorite Traditional Irish Proverbs, and Prayers

The folks at Irish Central have really got me in the spirit of St Patrick's Day! They have a way for you to get a little Irish culture going before you celebrate. Some of these Irish sayings are things you have heard your whole life, and maybe just whip out around March 17th. But I love the Irish proverbs and prayers as well, and some of my favorites are below.

• A man's best friend is his mother until he meets his wife
• May all your troubles be little ones
  and all your little ones be trouble free
• May you always have money in your pocket
  a woman to love
  and a smile on your face
• There are good ships and there are wood ships,
  the ships that sail the sea.
  But the best ships are friendships,
  and may they always be
• May you be at the gates of heaven an hour before the devil knows your dead!
• May the wind always be at your back