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Lisball, Co. Cavan
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S. Doherty
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    Empty vessels make most sound.
    One man can bring a horse to a drink but 21 men could not make a horse drink.
    A tree may be straight and its roots may be crooked.
    All trees to not bear good fruit.
    A lie has no legs.
    A wise man carries his coat.
    A slow fire makes sweet malt.
    A time for everything and everything in its proper time.
    A place for everything and everything in its proper place.
    An idle man tempts the devil.
    Little said is easy mended.
    Remember the creator in the days of thy youth.
    A person who talks most works least.
    A wise son makes a glad father.
    Spare the rod and spoil the child.
    Wear out the shoes but don't wear out the sheets.
    A rolling stone gathers no moss.
    Never tell a lie.
    Better late than never.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rose Anne Farrelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Nolagh, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Farrelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Nolagh, Co. Cavan