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   Mind the pennies and the pounds will mind themselves"
   More haste less speed."
   It is never too late to mend
   The long thread for the lazy tailor."
   The longest way round is the shortest way home
   Better to die than ever to lie"
   Bend the twig and the tree will bend."
   The best hurler always sits on the fence."
   You cant judge a book by its cover."
   Cows over the sea have long horns."
   Hills are green far away."
   When the cat's away the mice can play
   Small leaks sink great ships"
   Never leave off till to-morrow that which you can do to-day."
   The early bird catches the worm"
   To-morrow the sun may be shining although it looks gloomy to day."
   It's a long lane that has no turning."
   Smooth waters run deep."
   Slow but sure wins the race."
   Be just before being generous"
   Little by little castles are built."
   A wise man always carries his coat."
   Look before you leap

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   Topics

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

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Bridie Luby

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Drumhart, Co. Cavan

   Informant

   Mr Terry Luby

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   30

   Address

   Drumhart, Co. Cavan