Without the numerous contributions of the elites from Ireland, the English literature created by Englishmen, though regarded as the permanent and shining standard, would not be so rich and colourful.

• 尽管英国人写的英语文学足以当作永久且闪亮的文学标准，但若没有爱尔兰这些人才的众多贡献，它将因而大为逊色吧。