School: Ballynarry
- Location:
- Ballynarry, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: E. Mac Gabhann
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- (continued from previous page)Many hands make light work.
Many spoons make clean dishes
Rome was not built in a day.
Tell me your company, and I will tell you who you are.
A closed mouth and a wise head.
The truth never choked a man.
It's often a person's mouth broke his nose.
A burnt child dreads the fire.
A watched pot never boils.
The wayes of sin are death.
Two many cooks spoil the broth.
A borrowed horse has hard hooves.
Vessels large may venture more
Little ships should keep near shore.
Do your duty, leave the rest to God.
Be afraid and there is no danger of you.
Self dispraise is infinitely self praise.
And self praise is no praise.
Neat writing is nice.
Your pocket is your friend.
A full purse and a light heart.
Clever people often miss their mark.
Common fame is seldom to blame.
Better alone than in bad company.
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- Gertrude P. Smythe
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