School: Presentation Convent, Baltinglas
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- Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow
- Teachers: Sr Treasa Sr Ailbhe
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- Proverbs and old SayingsRose Dowling, Weaver Sq. Baltinglass Sta. VI
I often hear the following proverbs being used at home by my parents and sister.
1. A cold hand is the sign of a warm heart.
2. What the eye does not see the heart will not grieve.
3. Two heads are better that one.
4. It is a long road that has got no turning.
5. Birds of a feather flock together.
6. The early bird catches the worm.
7. Tell me your company and I will tell you who you are.
8. What is got easy goes easy.
9. Eaten bread is soon forgotten.(continues on next page)