School: Mantua (roll number 2327)
- Location:
- An Móinteach, Co. Ros Comáin
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Beirn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0238, Page 072
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- Proverbs
The most common proverbs in this locality are as follows. A stitch in time saves nine. God's help is nearer than the door. When the cat is out the mice can play. Empty vessels make the most noise. Keep a thing its use will come. Hills are green far away. Make hay while the sun shines. Eaten bread is soon forgotten. As you sow you must reap. All that glitters is not gold. He that grasps too much loses all. Never rely on others to do your own work. Necessity...(continues on next page)