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15 May every mirror in which we look cast an honest reflection

May reason be enthroned a supreme monarch, and our passions subject to his laws

May wisdom be the umpire when pleasure gives the prize

May the road of discretion lead us the way to tranquil repose

May honour allow honesty the duty to a parent

May the ascent of innocence show clearly the descent of infamy

May the deformity of other men's vices teach us to abhor our own

May the gates of consolation be ever open to the children of

affliction

May our wants never proceed from our own negligence

May the morality of individuals be the policy of nations

Modesty in our discourses, moderation in our wishes, and

mutuality in our affections

May bad example ne'er corrupt the morals of youth

May prosperity never make us arrogant, nor adversity mean

May our thoughts never mislead our judgements

May the charms of music harmonize our hearts

May avarice loose his purse and benevolence find it

May hope be the physician when calamity's the disease

May virtue be our armour when assailed by wickedness

Plenty to the poor, and feeling to the rich,

Paddy O'Blarney's toast - Arrah may we live all the days of our lives

Palsy to the hand of the assassin

Riches to the generous and power to the merciful

Religion without priestcraft, and politics without party

Success to those who fight for their country's freedom

Sprightliness in youth, stability in manhood, and serenity in old age

Success to our hopes and disappointment to our fears

Confusion to those, who wearing the mask of patriotism, pull it

off, and desert the cause of liberty in the hour of trial

Community, unity, navigation, and trade

Confusion to those despots who combine then selves against

the liberties of mankind

Disappointment to all who form expectations of place and

pensions on the ruin of their country

Health to the king ; prosperity to the people ; and may ministry

direct their endeavours to the public good rather than

engage in party distinctions