School: Monknewton (roll number 9696)

Location:
Monknewtown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Maighréad Ní Mhurchadha
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  1. 1. A stitch in time saves nine.
    2. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
    3. An hour in the morning is worth two at night.
    4. A wise head keeps a quiet tongue.
    5. A good name is better than riches.
    6. A rolling stone gathers no moss.
    7. An empty barrell makes the most sound.
    8. Never put off until to morrow what you can do to day.
    9. It is never too late to learn.
    10. Better late than never.
    11. Better be sure than sorry.
    12. If you want a thing done right do it yourself.
    13. Two heads are better than one.
    14. One good trick is better than two bad ones.
    15. Look before you leap.
    16. Never give advice until you are asked for it.
    17. Do not believe all you hear.
    18. Never count your chickens until they are hatched.
    19. It is a long road that has no turn.
    20. It is an ill wind that does not blow somebody good.
    21. The more hurry the less speed.
    22. A hungry eye sees far.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maggie Marry
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Balfeddock, Co. Meath