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School: Maghachaidh (Newtowngore) (roll number 9353)

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0229, Page 053

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    There are a great number of proverbs used locally. namely, make hay while the sun shines. Acts speak louder than words.
    Empty vessels make most sound.
    A little pot is soon hot. Rome was not built in a day. A rolling stone gathers no moss. A constant drop will wear a stone. A stitch in time saves nine. A watched pot is long to boil.
    Half a loaf is better than no bread.
    Two heads are better than one.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary E. Graham
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lugnagon, Co. Leitrim