It is often said that in Ireland there is an excess of genius unsustained by talent; but there is talent in the tongues.
Source: 'Midnight Oil,' vol. 2, ch. 6, 1971.
-- V S Pritchett, (Dec 16 1900-1997), English novelist, short-story writer, critic; He was known for his ironic style and his lively portraits of middle-class life.