School: Páirc an Iarla (roll number 9303)

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1. Old Sayings

   

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   A slow hound is often lucky. A rolling stone gathers no moss. Smooth water runs deep. Merit alone is worthy of love. Prevarication brings discord. However long the way may seem, happiness awaits you at the end. Greed and avarice brings many sorrows. Don't despise the new: the new maybe true. A stout heart will vanquish enemies. Seek success and you will find it. Work is good and brings reward. Justice is good only when tempered with mercy. Love is Heaven and Heaven is love. He liberal: there is much happiness to be found in giving.

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   Topics

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

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Kathleen Colohan

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   13

   Occupation

   Farmer's daughter

   Address

   Ballinasloe, Co. Galway