School: Fairgreen
- Location:
- Belturbet, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: S. Mac Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0972, Page 412
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- "A rolling stone gathers no moss"
" A stitch in time saves nine"
"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"
"The early bird catchs the worm"
"Look before your leap"
"Empty vessels make most sound"
"Smooth water runs deep"
"Little stroked fell great oaks"
" A straight tree may have crocked roots"
"Strike the iron while it is hot"
"When there is a will there's a way"
"Small leaks sink great ships"
"Better to wear out the shoes than sheets"
"Its a long road that hasn't a turn"
"Little boats keep near the shore but large ones may venture more"
"As you brew you must take"
"A penny saved is a penny gained"
"Keep your shop and your shop will keep you"
A straw best shows how the wind(continues on next page)
