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School: Kilmaganny, Thomastown

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Kilmaganny, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
C. Ó Hurdail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0852, Page 302

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    (1) A farmer on his knees is higher than a gentleman on his feet.
    (2) Ill blows the wind that profits nobody.
    (3) Plough deep, while sluggards sleep & you will have corn to sell & to keep.
    (4) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
    (5) Keep your shop & your shop will keep you.
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    (1) The early bird catches 'all' the worms.
    (2) The new brush sweeps clean, but the old one did not leave any dirt in the corner.
    (3) Never take the book by the cover.
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    (1) Too late to save when all is spent.
    (2) Wilful waste makes woeful want
    (3) A shut mouth catches no flies
    (4) Prevention is better than cure
    (5) You will never miss the water until the well goes dry.
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