School: Templenoe, Caiseal
- Location:
- Templenoe, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Thomas F. Keegan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0555, Page 103
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - 1. A person often cuts a rod which beats himself.
2. A friend in court is better than to have my purse full of money.
3. A friend's eye is a good mirror.
4. Think of what you speak but speak not all you think.
5. It is a bad thing not to have a story at the point of your tongue.
6. A good name is better than great riches.
7. A burnt child dreads the fire.
8. My pocket is my friend.
9. The nearer the flesh the sweeter the bone.
10. Patience is a virtue. - 1. A ragged little colt often developed into a fine strong horse.(continues on next page)
