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School: Naomh Pádraig, Cill Choinnigh (roll number 13265)

Location:
Saint Patrick's, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Br. Seosamh Mac Aodhgáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0856, Page 053

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    Liam Dowling, 9 Stephen Street, Kilkenny. (39yrs)
    I got these proverbs at home from my mother.
    Never leave till to-morrow what you can do to-day.
    Spare the rod and spoil the child.
    A half loaf is better than no bread.
    Strike the iron while it is hot.
    Never judge a book by its cover.
    A bad workman quarrels with his tools.
    A wise man carries his coat with him on a fine day.
    If you do not try you will never succeed.
    The nature of a cat breaks out through its eyes.
    A rolling stone gathers no moss.
    A shut mouth catches no flies.
    Honesty is the best policy.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Liam Dowling
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Stephen's Street, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mrs Dowling
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    39
    Address
    Stephen's Street, Co. Kilkenny