Irish Proverbs, Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings
192 Irish Proverbs
A blind man can see his mouth.
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A buckle is a great addition to an old shoe.
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A cabin with plenty of food is better than a hungry castle.
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A dimple in the chin; a devil within.
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A disease known is half cured.
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A dog with two homes is never any good.
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A fast is better than a bad meal.
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A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's
book.
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A good retreat is better than a bad stand.
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A good servant makes a good master.
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A hut is a palace to the poor man.
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A lock is better than suspicion.
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A man is often a bad adviser to himself and a good adviser to
another.
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A narrow neck keeps the bottle from being emptied in one swig.
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A new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.
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A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse.
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A nod's as good as a wink to a blind horse.
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A quarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the
more you shake it, the more sour it grows.
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A quiet tongue shows a wise head.
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A scholar's ink lasts longer than a martyr's blood.
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A silent mouth is sweet to hear.
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A sly rogue is often in good dress.
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A small benefit obtained is better than a great one in
expectation.
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A trade not properly learned is an enemy.
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A trout in the pot is better than a salmon in the sea.
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