School: Cappamore (B.) (roll number 7480)
- Location:
- Cappamore, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: James McCarthy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0520, Page 131
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- (continued from previous page)35. Be just and fear not.
36. Every man has his pride.
37. Man proposes but God disposes.
38. Use keys are always bright.
39. Kind words cost nothing.
40. One man may lead a horse to the pond's brink, but twenty men couldn't make him drink.
41. The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
42. Tell me your company and I will tell you what your are.
43. Enough is better than a feast.
44. A watched pot never boils.
45. Think twice before you speak once.
46. A half loaf is better than no bread.
47. There is no use crying over spilled milk.
48. Boood is thicker than water.
49. What could you expect from a pig but a grunt.
50. A closed mouth catches no flies.
51. Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
52. A good wife is better than a fortune
53. Empty vessels make most noise.
