School: Bán Riabhach, Old Leighlin
- Location:
- Baunreagh, Co. Carlow
- Teacher: Bean Uí Mhurchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0907, Page 103
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- 23.3.'38The proverbs of all nations show the inner mind of the people. Our own proverbs reveal the faith of our race, its love of the land, and its quiet wisdom. Here are some examples of the beautiful thoughts that are in our people's proverbial sayings.
" All is not gold that glitters.
" A friend in need is a friend indeed.
" A rolling stone gather's no moss.
" A stitch in time saves nine.
" A good [?] when lost is valued most.
"A ploughman on his legs is higher than a gentleman on his knees.
" A light heart lives long.
" A half a loaf is better than no bread.
" Violent fires soon burn out.
" Necessity is the mother of invention.
" God helps those who help themselves
" The help of God is nearer than the door.
" Perseverance overcomes difficulty.
" Charity covers many sins.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- James Bergin
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Baunreagh, Co. Carlow
- Informant
- William Bergin
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 75
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Address
- Baunreagh, Co. Carlow
