The oft-repeated Irish phrase is a favorite of many, but there are plenty of other Irish sayings on life ... smile when everything goes dead wrong. May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks ...

blessings, quotes, toasts, and greetings. The origin of these inspiring and sometimes funny St. Patrick's Day sayings spans from memorable Irish writers to traditional St. Patrick's Day expressions.

But for the Irish, there are so many well-known Irish blessings that are spoken to others without needing a special occasion. So, in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, we've rounded up the 140 best ...