School: Leggah, Moyne (roll number 14328)
- Location:
- Leggagh, Co. Longford
- Teacher: Francis Gallagher
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0760, Page 512
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- The following are some of the proverbs common in my district
A shut mouth catches no flies.
A good word never broke a tooth in a man's head yet.
When talking of other peoples faults dont forget your own for remember those with homes of glass should never peg a stone.
Always look before you leap.
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
you will never miss the water till the well goes dry.
Spare the rod and spoil the child.
Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you will weep alone.
It's a long lane that there is not a turn in.
Feast and your halls are crowded, fast and the world goes by.
God helps those who help themselves.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Smooth waters run deep.(continues on next page)
