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School: Corr Riabhach

Location:
Correagh Glebe, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
R. Mac Éamuis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1000, Page 053

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  1. Proverbs (continued)

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    Efficiency means real economy.
    Play the game but make sure it is the right one.
    Good organization makes work run smoothly.
    To create opinion is a man's job.
    It is advisable to make sure of your facks before making statements
    Education is the keynote of safety.
    To master conditions is to master yourself.
    A little forethought will save much after thought.
    The world owes a living to those who earn it.
    It's cheaper to sit than to stand.
    A bird in a hand is worth two in the bush.
    Have a goose and you will get
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Breda Callaghan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Virginia, Co. Cavan