School: Ashfield
- Location:
- Corballyquill, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Eilís Latimer
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1019, Page 033
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- 1. It is never too late to mend.
2. A little pot is soon hot.
3. A burnt child dreads the fire.
4. A stitch in time saves nine.
5. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
6. Its a long lane that has no turning.
7.A rolling stone gathers no moss.
8. Better late than never.
9. Too many cooks spoil the broth
10. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
11. The fox runs long but is caught at last.
12. Many hands make light work.
13. A good beginning is half the work.
14. Make hay while the sun shines.
15. Procrastination is the thief of time.
16. Never put off till to-morrow what you can do to-day.
17. You cannot put an old head on young shoulders.
18. A wise man carries his coat.
19. Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
20. Use makes masters.
21. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
22. Necessity is the mother of invention.
23. The darkest hour is just before the dawn.(continues on next page)
