School: Killmallock Convent School

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1. Proverbs Used Locally

   

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   Mind the pennies and the pounds will mind themselves. Marry in haste and repent at leisure. It is an ill wind that blows no good. If the the cap fits: take it. Fine feathers make fine birds. It is no use crying over spilt milk. United we stand; divided we fall. Every dog has its day and every cat has its night. Birds of a feather flock together. It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all: One swallow does not make a summer. You never miss the water till the well runs dry. Once bitten twice shy. To run with the hare and hunt with the hound. Do not give heed to every Jack Tom and Harry. Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy wealthy and wise. Every cloud has a silver lining When rogues fall out honest people come by their rights. Honesty is the best policy. Where ignorance is bliss: his folly to be wiser

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Mary Savage

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Baile Ghioba Theas, Co. Luimnigh