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School: Ballinlough (roll number 9238)

Location:
Ballinlough Big, Co. Meath
Teacher:
P. Mac Domhnaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0704, Page 083

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  1. Old Proverbs (continued)

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    The sun comes after the rain.
    The weather is a good story-teller
    Never give heed to the first story.
    Your own story is every one's story.
    Lazyness is a heavy load.
    Knowledge is never a heavy load.
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  2. Old Proverbs

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    All is not gold that glitters.
    Two heads are better than one.
    Half a loaf is better than no loaf.
    Distance lends enchantment to the view.
    Do right and fear no man.
    Don't write and fear no woman.
    It's never to late to mend.
    The help of God is nearer than the door.
    The longest way round is the shortest way home.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bob Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    12
    Address
    Ballinlough Big, Co. Meath