School: Brownknowe (roll number 7464)
- Location:
- Brownknowe, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: M. Nic Ghiolla Chearr
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1086, Page 276
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35. Whats scarce is rare.
36. When win's in wits out.
37. The seldom comes - the better.
38.A rolling stone gathers no moss.
39. Health is better than wealth.
40. Where ignorance is bliss' ti's folly to be wise.
41. Bought wits the dearest.
42. A bird in the hand is worth two in a bush.
43. You must creep before you walk.
44. A galloping horse never takes notice.
45. Never count your chickens till they'er hatched.
46. A wise man always carries his coat.
47. A good soldier never looks behind.
- Collector
- Lily Ferguson
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Carn High, Co. Donegal
- Informant
- Mr David Ferguson
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 54
- Address
- Carn High, Co. Donegal
