School: Clochar na Trócaire, Roscomáin
- Location:
- Roscommon, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: An tSr. M. Fionnbharra
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- (continued from previous page)precious than jewels, for he who makes a practise of it will never know defeat.
It will lift its possessor to higher planes of living, increase his earning power and inspire him with courage.
It makes a man well dressed, well housed and well fed.
It insures against the rainy day and drives away care.
It exalts those of low degree and helps those of high degree.
To practise thrift, no capital is needed, but only effort and perseverance.
It will pay dividends that last through life.
The practise of thrift will free you from stress and misery.(continues on next page)
