School: Monaleen, (C.) Luimneach (roll number 7916)

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Monaleen, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Mrs. M. Ó Farrell
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    24. Learning is no load.
    25. Don't meet the devil half way.
    26. When wine is in wit is out.
    27. Look before you leap.
    28. A fool and his money soon part.
    29. Dead men tell no tales.
    30. Money speaks all languages.
    31. Doctors differ and patients die.
    32. Never too late for a bad market.
    33. A bad workman quarrels with his tools.
    34. Far away cows have long horns.
    35. Every one has his own story.
    36. Don't spur a willing horse.
    37. Never judge a book by the cover.
    38. Tell me your company and I'll tell you what you are.
    39. Too late to spare when all is spent.
    40. He who goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing.
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