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School: Kilskeer (C.) (roll number 1563)

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Kilskeer, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Fhithcheallaigh
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    196 Unequal friendships are never lasting.
    197 Contentment is the source of every joy.
    198 Nature is stronger than art.
    199 A house divided against itself can not stand.
    200 Jesting lies brings serious sorrows.
    201 Do not make much ado about nothing.
    202 Catch not at the shadow and love the substance.
    203 There is a time and a place for everything.
    204 That which lasts longest is strongest.
    205 Little enemies and little wounds are not to be despised.
    206 Trust not fine promises.
    207 Revenge though sweet often ends in bitterness.
    208 Much will always want more.
    209 When boasting ends then dignity begins.
    210 A small unkindness is a great offence.
    211 Pride like a wild horse overthrows its rider.
    212 Anything that is worts doing is worth doing well.
    213 Never make promises you are unable to perform.
    214 Habit is second nature.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Smyth
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Johnstown, Co. Meath