School: St Theresa's, Coachford (roll number 14022)

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   “1 God's help is nearer that the door...”

   

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   4. Fools build houses and wise men live in them.
   5. Smooth water runs deep.
   6. A lie has no legs but it can travel faster.
   7. Two heads are better than one.
   8. Where there's a will there is a way.
   9. It is too late to spare when all is spent.
   10. Idleness is parent of want and shame.
   11. Children and fools should not handle edged tools.
   12. Marry in haste and repent a leisure.
   13. Before you marry be sure of a house where in to tarry.
   14. He who laughs best laughs last.
   15. Empty vessels make most noise.
   16. Better alone than in bad company.
   17. Look before you leap.
   18. Think twice before you speak once.
   19. A closed mouth catches no flies.
   20. The darkest hour is that before dawn.
   21. He who goes aborrowing goes asorrowing.
   22. It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright.
   23. Avoid danger or you'll perish therein.
   24. Little strokes fill great oaks.

   

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   “A Rolling stone gathers no moss...”

   

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   A rolling stone gathers no moss.
   A half loaf is better than no bread.

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   Topics

   1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Teddy Mc Elligott

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   An Phéic, Co. Chorcaí