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School: Kilcullen (Convent) (roll number 11806)

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Cill Chuillinn, Co. Chill Dara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0780, Page 282

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  2. Proverbs

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    1. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
    2. It's a long lane that has no turning.
    3. It's an ill wind that blows nobody good.
    4. An eaten loaf is soon forgotten.
    5. Forced prayers - no devotion.
    6. Actions speak louder than words.
    7. Your son is your son to day but your daughter is your daughter forever.
    8. You can bring a horse to water but you cannot make him drink.
    9. A closed mouth catches no flies.
    10. As long as the pitcher goes to the well it's broken at last.
    11. Many hands make light work.
    12. No news is good news.
    13. Easy got - easy gone.
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