School: Ray (2) (roll number 16607)

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1. Proverbs (continued)

   

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   "A closed mouth makes a wise head."
   "The man keeps his own secret need never be afraid."
   "A new broom sweeps clean but an old one knows the corners best."
   "To late to sharp your sword when the drum beats for battle."
   "A stitch in time saves nine."
   "Laugh and the world laughs with you. Weep and you weep alone Feast and your halls are crowded Fast and the world goes by."
   "Never leave till tomorrow what you can do today."
   "Better late than never."
   "It takes a stout heart to a long road."
   "The bigger the rogue the more gentle."
   "An old dog for the hard road and puppy for the paddock."
   "As the old cock crows the young [?] leaves."
   "The more haste the less speed like the tailor with the long thread."
   "A bonnie bride is easy dressed."

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   Topics

   1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
         1. proverbs (~4,377)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Proinsias Ó Gríobhtháin

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Ray, Co. Donegal

   Informant

   Toireasa Ní Gríobhtháin

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   46

   Occupation

   Oibrí tí

   Address

   Ray, Co. Donegal