School: Durrus, Bantry (roll number 13023)
- Location:
- Durrus, Co. Cork
- Teacher: L. Blennerhassett
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0285, Page 259
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- The following proverbs are told by the old peopleToo many cooks spoil the broth.
Many hands make light work.
The world wouldn't kill a bad thing.
A Stitch in time saves nine.
A good start is half the work.
A bold beginning is a bad end.
Spare the rod and spoil the child.
Silk and satin often put out the kitchen fire.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
It is sad to be at war.
A word in court is better than a pound in the purse.
Live horse and you will get grass.
Don't judge a man by the outside.
Two heads are better than one.
Don't judge a book by its cover.
Do it once and it is done twice.
Look before you leap.
It is too late to spare when all is spent.
Fine feathers make fine birds.
It is never too late to mend.
The longest way is the safest way home.
- Collector
- John Dukelow
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Dromreagh, Co. Cork
- Informant
- P. Dukelow
- Address
- Dromreagh, Co. Cork
