What did this line in The Departed mean that Matt Damon says?

Question

I was watching the Departed (for the 2nd time ;) what does this line mean that Matt Damon's character says while laying in bed:

'he's Irish, he'll deal with something being wrong for the rest of his life'

or something to that effect?

Answer 1

The Irish don't study their mistakes and make improvements, they stick with the same old formula by suffering through consequences.

Answer 2

Matt Damon Irish

Answer 3

It is a stereotype of the Irish... meaning they are constantly focusing on things that are "wrong" or negative.

However, if you know anything about northern Ireland, you would understand why the Irish are constantly dealing with something wrong. They have been fighting a religious war for decades....even centuries. Car bombings, attacks, fighting, and mayhem have ruled Belfast for as long as any Irishman can remember.... and will continue most likely.... so, there will, indeed, be "something wrong for the rest of his life..."

Answer 4

All that meant was that Irish people are strong willed, like...."he's irish, he can take it" What it meant was that he won't be depressed about it forever, he'll just deal with it, he's strong. He was taking an Irish stereotype and exploiting it.

Answer 5

He plays an irish perosn in the film, he's saying that irish people always complain and have bad luck I guess.

So much for luck of the irish :P

Also, I've seen that movie about 4 times. :]

Answer 6

It's the luck of the Irish.

Answer 7

we irish are not outwardly emotional. we like to bottle things up and keep on going about our buisiness. instead of sharing our emotions we get piss drunk. it's just the way it is.

Answer 8

i think he means that all irish men have irregularities

Answer 9

We irish people hang onto guilt.. (because we are catholic)

Answer 10

Irishmen have a guilty consciencious.