My favorite toast.

"Here’s to cheating, fighting, stealing, and drinking. If you cheat, may you cheat death; If you steal, may you steal a woman’s heart; if you fight, may you fight for a brother; and if you drink, may you drink with me."

Why does this beloved Irish Toast resonate with people, particularly ME?

Firstly, it includes themes that are often associated with the wild and adventurous nature of youth, such as cheating, fighting, stealing, and drinking. These themes can evoke feelings of excitement, freedom, and rebellion, which I associate with positive experiences and memories from the war.

Secondly, the toast also emphasizes the importance of loyalty and camaraderie, as seen in the lines "If you cheat, may you cheat death; If you steal, may you steal a woman’s heart; if you fight, may you fight for a brother." This highlights the idea of a tight-knit group of friends or brothers who stick together no matter what, which can be a powerful and attractive concept for many people.

Finally, the toast ends on a positive note with the line "and if you drink, may you drink with me," which brings everyone together in a shared experience and creates a sense of unity and connection.

Overall, the toast combines elements of adventure, loyalty, and camaraderie, which resonates with the people-loving person in me. How beautiful would it be to share these kinds of friendships?