Trumps favorite Irish proverb might be from a Nigerian poem #TuraLuraLuraWTF

[Miles Archer]

Trump’s favorite Irish proverb might be from a Nigerian poem



http://www.rawstory.com/2017/03/trumps-favorite-irish-proverb-might-be-from-a-nigerian-poem/

Donald Trump quoted what he said was his favorite "Irish proverb" in order to stress the significance of the relationship between the United States and Ireland Thursday, during his first meeting with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny on the eve of St. Patrick's day.

The president said "As we stand together with our Irish friends, I’m reminded of an Irish proverb – and this is a good one, this is one I like, I’ve heard it for many, many years and I love it. 'Always remember to forget the friends that proved untrue, but never forget to remember those that have stuck by you.' We know that, politically speaking."

People on social media reacted to his proverb and some people discovered that it was not really an Irish proverb but lines from a poem called "Remember to forget" written by Nigerian poet Albashir Adam Alhassan. However, the lines which Trump quoted can be found on many websites such as DecentQuotes.com, Pinterest boards and Imgur galleries. These websites also categorize it as an Irish proverb. Moreover, when searched on Google, these lines are listed under the heading "Irish proverbs and blessings on St. Patrick's Day."

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[Zoonart]

1. Take it away, Bugs....

[JHan]

6. lol.... I can't stop laughing. lol

[WePurrsevere]

2. And he messed it up in front of the IRISH Prime Minister.

TrumpInc needs to learn that you can't believe everything you find on the internet.

[H2O Man]

3. recommended

[greatauntoftriplets]

4. Never heard it.

And I've studied Irish history and culture for years.

[JHan]

5. ...............