School: Bilboa (C.) (roll number 15693)
- Location:
- Bilboa, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Síle, Bean Uí Raghallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0519, Page 053
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- 1. The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
2. When two quarrel both are to blame.
3. A stitch in time saves nine.
4. Never judge a book by the cover.
5. A rolling stone gathers no moss.
6. Empty vessels make most noise.
7. Used keys are always bright.
8. Far away cows have long horns.
9. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
10. It is a long road that has no turn.
11. Time and tide wait for no man.
12. It is better be sure than be sorry.
13. Blood is thicker than water.
14. Slow and steady wins the race.
15. Two heads are better than one.
16. Many a wise mother rears a lazy daughter.
17. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
18. Better be late than never.
19. A fool is often better than a wise man.
20. A second thought is always best.
21. Hope is the best part of your riches.
22. Eaten bread is soon forgotten.
23. A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush.
24. Honesty is the best policy.
25. Tis better go to bed without a supper than to rise in debt for it.(continues on next page)
