School: Drumakill (roll number 6365)

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1. Proverbs (continued)

   

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   24. You never know the want of water until the well runs dry. 25. Do not take the book by the cover 26. As you rear your pup you'll have your dog. 27. The coat never made the man. 28. As the old cock crows the young one learns. 29. A child must creep before it walks. 30. The proof of the pudding is in the eating of it.

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2. Proverbs

   

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   31. When the cat is away the mice will play.
   32. A half a loaf is better than no bread.
   33. Long runs the hare but she is caught at last.
   34. The cat can look at the king.
   35. A watched pot is long about boiling.
   36. A rabbit can hear the grass growing.
   37. Death and marriages make changes.
   38. Manners makes the man.
   39. One good trick is better than ten bad ones.
   40. Self praise is no recommendation.
   41. A wise son makes a glad father.
   42. It is hard to put an old head on young shoulders.
   43. Early to bed and early to makes a man healthy wealthy and wise.

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