School: Naomh Féichín, Mainistir
- Location:
- An Mhainistir, Co. na Gaillimhe
- Teacher: Séan De Paor
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0052, Page 0076
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- (continued from previous page)87. Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast
88. Set a beggar on a horse-back and he will out ride the devil.
89. Wealth is a superfluity of what we don't need.
90. Burn everything that you get from England escept coal.
91. What we have we hold.
92. Stop talking and get on with your work.
93. A mans house is his castle.
94. A thing of beauty is a joy for everything.
95. Don't swop horses crossing stream.
96. Kind words is the pearls of everyday life.
97. To increase we must work
98. The mouse can play when the cat is out.
99. It takes two to make a bargain.
100. Hear see and say nothing.
101. Save the hay while the sun is shining.
102. The early bird has the early worm.
103. The wise man carries a coat the fine day.
104. It is never to late to leave.
105. Deep water run smoothly.
106. Bread is thee staff of life.
107. The sight of you is good for soar eyes.
108. Every man has his own price.
109. Necessary does every-thing well.
110. Plough deep while sluggards sleep.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Annie Mullin
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Baile an Ghabhann, Co. na Gaillimhe
- Informant
- Martin Mullin
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Baile an Ghabhann, Co. na Gaillimhe
