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How small a thing outlives a man. Cf. the Scottish: It is a small thing that does not outlive a man.
Irish Proverb
If it's drowning you're after, don't torment yourself with shallow water.
Irish Proverb
If that man went to a wedding, he'd stay for the christening (To be said of someone who outstays their welcome).
Irish Proverb
If you are inquisitive be knowledgeable.
Irish Proverb
If you cannot bite, never show your teeth.
Irish Proverb
If you give the loan of your britches, don't cut off the buttons.
Irish Proverb
If you want praise, die. If you want blame, marry.
Irish Proverb
If your messenger is slow, go to meet him.
Irish Proverb
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
Irish Proverb
It is hard to take wool off a goat.
Irish Proverb
It is not a feast till the roast, and there are no galling trials till marriage.
Irish Proverb
It is one's self knows best where the boot is pressing on the foot.
Irish Proverb
It is the smooth water that runs deepest.
Irish Proverb
Its outward display is greater than its value.
Irish Proverb
Knowledge comes through practice.
Irish Proverb
Life is precious, as the tailor said when running from the gander.
Irish Proverb
Little profit comes from constant drunkenness.
Irish Proverb
Look before you speak. (Think before you speak.)
Irish Proverb
Many quips a strong man will make.
Irish Proverb
May the roof above us never fall in. And may the friends gathered below it never fall out.
Irish Proverb
Men may meet, but mountains never greet.
Irish Proverb
The belly is not filled with fair words.
Irish Proverb
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