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School: St Feighin's, Collinstown (roll number 14450)

Location:
Collinstown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Sean Flood
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    "Beg from a begger and you will never be rich."
    "The shorter the visit the better."
    "Praise the young and they will follow."
    "The truth can be blamed but never can be shamed."
    "Honesty is the best policy."
    "Never cry over spilt milk."
    "A liar needs a good memory."
    "Make hay when the sun shines."
    "Knowledge is no load to carry."
    "When you are in a hurry always take your time."
    "Don't expect wool out of a goathouse."
    "Who buys wise will never be poor."
    "It is never too late to learn."
    "A dead horse needs no grass."
    "As tender as a March hare."
    "A constant drop wears a stone."
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Fitzsimons
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Aghalasty and Ankersland, Co. Westmeath