68 Manx Proverbs
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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 evil10.
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.