School: Virginia (B)
- Location:
- Virginia, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: E. O' Reilly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1000, Page 109
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- (continued from previous page)Never count you chickens until they are hatched.
It's never to late to mend.
All to one side like Moynalty.
Where there is an if there is a want.
A burnt child dread the fire.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
God is nearer than the door.
Procrastination is the thief of time.
An excuse is nearer to a woman than her apron.
Smooth waters run deep.
Time and tide wait for no man.
Courage is half the battle.
Waste not, want not.
Pride goes before a fall.
A wise man always carries his coat.
Talent is wealth, and tact is ready money.
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