School: Knocktemple (B.)
- Location:
- Knockatemple, Co. an Chabháin
- Teacher: W. Tuite
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0998, Page 174
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76. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
77. 'Tis the heaviest ear of corn that hangs its head the lowest.
78. Good name is better than riches.
79. You'll never miss the water till the well runs dry.
80. It's hard to teach an old dog to dance.
81. Honesty is the best policy.
81. A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures in the doctor's book.
83. A man's mouth often broke his nose.
84. Deep waters run smooth
85. Don't wake a sleeping dog.
86. Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.
87. When the fun is at its height it is right to leave off.
88. It's easier to fall than to rise
89. The higher the climb the greater the fall.
90. Prevention is better than cure.
91. Empty barrels make most noise.
92. Who loves danger will perish in it
93. Don't judge the first story till the second catches up on it.
94. It's dear honey that's licked off a briar.
95. Slow and steady wins the race.
96. As variable as a Spring's day.
97. The morning seldom lasts all day.
98. Don't go under a ladder.
99. Don't touch a lone bush.(continues on next page)
