[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fJgZre7bjqDhfUaHc626j4AYuMZyYWF_zbPMDTBeWTEE":3,"$fyZ9EvDIRp9YmsV6FzQ7jeBHieWBV0aP9hlc2vzOYBLw":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},165145,"Martin McGuinness","M",134,null,"martin-mcguinness",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":78},[14,22,29,35,41,47,54,60,66,72],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3819746,"I believe a united Ireland is inevitable. I have never put a date on it.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":28},3819742,"My ultimate dream would be for Derry City to become champions of an all-Ireland league in a united Ireland.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nMartin McGuinness, a prominent Irish republican and politician, spoke these words in the context of his lifelong dedication to the pursuit of Irish unity. As a key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, McGuinness's ultimate dream was for Derry City, his hometown, to flourish in a united Ireland. This quote captures a moment in his life where he was envisioning a future where his city could thrive under a single, unified Irish government.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe hidden insight in this quote lies in the juxtaposition of McGuinness's personal identity as a Derry City football fan with his larger political ambitions. On the surface, the quote appears to be a straightforward expression of his love for his city and his desire for its success. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a deeper paradox: that McGuinness's ultimate dream for Derry City is not merely about the city's football team winning a championship, but about the city's very existence being part of a larger, unified Ireland. This speaks to the complexities of identity, belonging, and the tensions between personal and collective ambitions.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset to your own life, consider how your personal passions and goals intersect with your broader values and ambitions. Ask yourself: what are the underlying drivers of my desires, and how can I use my individual pursuits to contribute to a larger, more meaningful whole? By embracing this paradox, you can tap into a deeper sense of purpose and meaning that goes beyond your immediate goals.",{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},3819741,"I come from a very sporting family and played many sports as a lad.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},3819738,"I remember vividly as a 15-year-old, in 1964, seeing Derry play Glentoran in the Irish Cup Final at Windsor Park in Belfast. Glentoran were one of the two big Belfast teams, along with Linfield. Any rural team playing them was up against the odds.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},3819733,"As a lad growing up in the Fifties and Sixties, I played both Gaelic football and soccer and loved them both.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":53},3819730,"The position is clear - there is no ambiguity in Sinn Fein's position. We, along with all the other parties, have signed up to a reduced rate of corporation tax of 12.5 % by 2018.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Martin McGuinness, a key figure in the peace process in Northern Ireland. The context of this statement is the 2013 Stormont House Agreement, where Sinn Fein, the party McGuinness was a part of, negotiated a deal with the British government to reduce corporation tax in Northern Ireland to 12.5% by 2018. This was a significant concession aimed at attracting businesses and stimulating economic growth in the region.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, this quote appears to be a clear and unambiguous statement of Sinn Fein's position on corporation tax. However, the hidden insight lies in the fact that McGuinness's party was willing to compromise on a key economic policy, despite potential controversy and opposition, in order to achieve a broader goal of economic development and stability in Northern Ireland. This reveals a nuanced understanding of the complexities of politics and the need to balance competing interests and priorities.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen facing a difficult decision or negotiating a complex agreement, consider the trade-offs and compromises that must be made to achieve a larger goal. This mindset requires a willingness to navigate ambiguity and uncertainty, and to prioritize long-term objectives over short-term gains. By embracing this perspective, you can develop a more nuanced and effective approach to problem-solving and decision-making.",{"id":55,"quote_text":56,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":57,"source":58,"quote_tag":59,"commentary":9},3819727,"It is Cameron's cabinet of millionaires who are the real spongers given free rein to live out their Thatcherite fantasies at the expense of ordinary, decent communities throughout these islands.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":63,"source":64,"quote_tag":65,"commentary":9},3819725,"Unlike the Tory millionaires, I live in the heart of the proud working-class community of the Bogside in Derry.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":67,"quote_text":68,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":69,"source":70,"quote_tag":71,"commentary":9},3819724,"World War One is an important part of Ireland's multi-layered history during which tens of thousands Irish people lost their lives.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":73,"quote_text":74,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":75,"source":76,"quote_tag":77,"commentary":9},3819722,"As a former member of the IRA, I accept all the responsibilities that are due to me. But in terms of the individual circumstances, I don't comment on that.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":79,"totalPages":80,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":81},1,14,10]