School: Doire an Céise (C )
- Location:
- Dernakesh, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Bean Mhic Uaid
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- (continued from previous page)"Still waters run deep."
"Second thoughts are best. Man was God's first thought, and woman was his second."
"A fool at forty is a fool indeed."
- "Put silk on a goat and she will still be a goat."
"A wise man always carries his coat."
"Better late than never."
"Every cock can crow on his own dunghill."
"Before you marry be sure of a house wherein to tarry."
"One after another like Brown's cows."
"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
"Silks and satins put out the kitchen fire."
"Only that which is honestly got is gain."
"An old dog cannot alter his way of barking."
"When the cat is away the mice will play."
"You cannot trust a thrall with(continues on next page) - Collector
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