School: Árd-achadh (roll number 17098)
- Location:
- Ardagh, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Liam Ó Coinne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0148, Page 303
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- 303Proverbs 31-5-'38.1. A new broom sweeps clean.2. Anything worth doing at all is worth doing well.3. Innocent wisdom is better than wicked deceit.4. If you want a thing done well do it yourself.5. A half a loaf is better than no bread.6. Show me a liar and I'll show you a thief.7. Never make a joke unless you can take one.8. Its dear bought butter that is licked off a briar.9. You cannot have your loaf and eat it.10. Better late than never.11. An hour in the morning is better than two at night.12. A wise head keeps a quite tongue.13. A good name is better than riches.14. We know the worth of water when the well is dry.(continues on next page)
