56 Gaelic Proverbs
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'Tis hard to hold a conger by the tail.2.
A bad reaper never gets a good sickle.3.
A day's work--getting started.4.
A dimple on the chin, the devil within.5.
A friend by thee is better than a brother far off.6.
A friend's eye is a good mirror.7.
A gossip's mouth is the devil's postbag.8.
A king's son is no nobler than his company.9.
A man is known by the company he keeps.10.
A man is known by the eye, and the face discovers wisdom.11.
A wild goose never laid a tame egg.12.
As thou valuest yourself, others will esteem thee.13.
Assurance is two-thirds of success.14.
Avoid the evil, and it will avoid thee.15.
Carelessness is worse than a thief.16.
Choose your company before you choose your drink.17.
Common sense hides shame.18.
Do not judge by appearances; a rich heart may be under a poor coat.19.
Do not light a fire that you cannot yourself put out.20.
Do not look to the peaceful man for cudgels.