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1. Old Proverbs (continued)

   

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   well runs dry.
   What he won't see won't sicken him.
   A friend in need is a friend indeed
   One good turn deserves another.
   Half a loaf is better than no bread.
   Hope defferred maketh the heart sick
   See a a pin and let it lie, you will want a pin before you die.
   The early bird catches the worm.
   Better late than never.
   Boots in the cradle and none when able.
   The fat pig in the sty does not see the hungry one go by.
   The devil tempts the idler.
   Never cast a clout until May is out
   He that by the plough should thrice himself must either hold or drive.
   When the old cock crowed the young one learns.
   Silks and satins often put out the kitchen fire
   It is better to go to bed supperless than to rise in debt.
   Too many cooks spoil the broth.
   Hunger is good sauce.
   He that loveth danger shall perish there in.
   Education is no load.
   A bird in your hand is worth two in a bush

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
         1. proverbs (~4,377)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Annie Bracken

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Bohernagrisna, Co. Offaly

   Informant

   Mrs Bracken

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Bohernagrisna, Co. Offaly