School: Cnoc an Teampaill
- Location:
- Knockatemple, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: E. Ní Chruacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0998, Page 065
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- 1. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
2. A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures in a doctor's book.
3. A man's mouth often broke his nose.
4. Still waters run deep.
5. Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.
6. The higher the climb the greater the fall.
7. Empty vessels make most sound.
8. As variable as a spring's day.
9. The morning sun seldom lasts all day.
10. It is unlucky to go under a ladder.
11. Don't cut a lone bush.
12. A fool and his money are soon parted.
13. Not much wool on a goat.
14. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
15. Dig deep while sluggards sleep and you'll have corn to sell and keep.
16. Expect only a grunt from a pig.
17. You speak gently to a dog when your hand is in his mouth.(continues on next page)
