Irish Proverbs, Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings
192 Irish Proverbs
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“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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