68 Manx Proverbs
1. 
A friend by you is better than a brother far off.
2. 
A rich man without liberality is like a tree without fruit.
3. 
A short courtship is the best courtship.
4. 
A stitch in due time saves nine.
5. 
A wise man will not receive rebuke.
6. 
After spring-tide, neap.
7. 
An eel by his tail, an Irishman at his word.
8. 
As poor as a church mouse.
9. 
Avoid all evil
10. 
Better leave something to an enemy than borrow from a friend.
11. 
Better to be poor and honest than to be rich and lying.
12. 
Between two stools is a fall.
13. 
Black as is the raven, he'll get a partner.
14. 
Blood is thicker than water.
15. 
Choose him for a friend who incites you to good works.
16. 
Don't tell me what I was, but tell me what I am.
17. 
Eaten bread is forgotten.
18. 
Eaten food is forgotten.
19. 
Foolish spending is a father of poverty.
20. 
Give a piece to the raven and he'll come again.
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