School: Cohaw (B)
- Location:
- Cohaw, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: P. Woods
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1018, Page 223
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- There are many proverbs common in this district.
1. Don't leave off for to-morrow what you can do to-day.
2. A stitch in time saves nine.
3. A friend's eye is a good mirror.
4. The longest way round is the shortest way home.
5. It is too late to lock the stable door when the horse is gone.
6. All is not gold that glitters.
7. Speech is silvery, silence is golden.
8. Listen to the sound of the river and you will get a trout.
9. Save in time of plenty.
10. Cows across the sea have long horns.
11. It is easier to fall than to rise.
12. It is a bad third attempt that will not succeed.
13. The thing nearest the heart is nearest the mouth.
14. The world wouldn't make a race horse of an ass.
15. Health is better than wealth.(continues on next page)
