School: An Cnocán Bán, Áth Treasa (roll number 12999)
- Location:
- Cummery Connell (South), Co. Cork
- Teacher: Eibhlín, Bean Uí Ríordáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0350, Page 365
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''Look before you leap.'' '' Think before you speak.''
''There is no place like home,''
'' There is no fireplace like your own.''
'' One hour in the morning is worth two at night.''
'' Smooth waters run deep.''
'' By-and- by is too easily said.''
'' Time enough often proves too little.''
'' You cannot put an old head on young shoulders.''
'' You must thuigs as you get them, but you must leave them better.''
'' A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.''
The longest days will have an end and the best of friends must part.''
'' What man proposes , God disposes.''
'' One good turn deserves another.''
'' They never taste who always think.''
'' The world is full of willing people, some are willing to work, and others are willing to let them.''
'' Pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes.''
'' A stitch in time saves nine.''
'' Never take the book by the cover.''
'' Years are but moments multiplied.''
'' All is well that ends well.''(continues on next page)
