Michael D. Higgins Quotes & Sayings

“Every age, after all, must have its own aisling and dream of a better, kinder, happier, shared world.”

“While the wider global environment is worrying, we are seeing some positive results in our economic affairs.”

“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.”

“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.”

“I have encountered on this long road an enthusiasm for an Irishness which will be built on recognising again those sources from which spring the best of our reason and curiosity.”

“I think the important thing now is to have a celebration and then with determination move into our common, shared, different future.”

“We need to discuss the basis of a new form of trust built on a meaningful form of citizenship appropriate for a republic.”

“I want to say to all of you that when I take my oath of office I will do my absolute best to use all of my abilities for all of the people of Ireland.”

“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.”

“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.”