All Michael D. Higgins Quotes
- I want to say a very sincere thank you for this welcome home - it is a wonderful welcome home. It is the place to… Always Return
- I think even the poorest people in the great country that is the United States should be entitled to basic health care, Basic
- Every age, after all, must have its own aisling and dream of a better, kinder, happier, shared world. Age
- 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… Clearly
- We need to discuss the basis of a new form of trust built on a meaningful form of citizenship appropriate for a republic. Appropriate
- 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… Authoritarian
- Be proud to be a decent American rather than a wanker whipping up fear. American
- 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… Citizenship
- 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… Celebration
- 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… Abroad
- 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… All
- 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… Authenticity
- 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… All
- 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… Appreciate
- 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… Back Home
- 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… Abilities
- 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… Abroad
- While the wider global environment is worrying, we are seeing some positive results in our economic affairs. Affairs
- I am very glad as well that it is a presidency built on a campaign that emphasized ideas. I hope it will be a presidency… Built
- The necessary transformation of which I speak and of which my presidency will be a part is built on turning creative possibilities into live realities… All
- 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
- The reconnection of society, economy and ethics is a project we cannot postpone. Economy
- You are not speaking for yourself, but for Ireland. Ireland
- I think the important thing now is to have a celebration and then with determination move into our common, shared, different future. Celebration