School: Kilskeer (C.) (roll number 1563)
- Location:
- Kilskeer, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Fhithcheallaigh
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- 96. Perseverence wins success.
97. Too much of one thing is good for nothing.
98. Constant dropping wears a stone.
99. The longest road has an end.
100. It never rains but it pours.
101. A watch kettle never boils.
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- 102. He who would have things well done must do them himself.
103. Want of spirit never gained a friend.
104. Say well is good, but do well is better.
105. Spare the rod spoil the child.
106. The credit got by a tie only lasts till the truth comes out.
107. Industry is fortunes right hand.
108. Pride goes before, shame follows after.
109. He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing.
110. Noble birth implies noble deeds.
111. Grey hair should be respected.
112. Rome was not built in a day.
113. Crows come home to roost.(continues on next page)
