School: Tyrrellspass (2) (roll number 13743)
- Location:
- Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Mrs Payne
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- "Proverbs"
Proverbs are wise old sayings which teach us how to live. There are some very famous old sayings such as;- Honesty is the best policy" " A stitch in time saves nine" " Many hands make light work" Proverbs were in use even in the time of Solomon. He was a very wise man as he wrote a book of proverbs for his people the Israelites. Our Lord quoted this proverb " A prophet gets honour everywhere but in his own country " & what he said was the truth.In the headline copies there are many old proverbs & wise old sayings. These old sayings are to give the children advice & to teach them to write also. Here are proverbs which I often heard:- "Many hands make light work" Too many cooks spoil the broth, A stitch in time saves nine". " It is never too late to mend". "Long churning makes bad buttermilk" "Be sure your sin will find you out" " Satan finds mischief for idle hands to do". " The best way to hurry is to take your time". "Every failure teaches a man something". " It is too late to spare when the money is spent". " It is too late to lock the door when the horse is gone" " The longest(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Elizabeth Payne
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
