Irish Proverbs

What is the meaning of the Irish proverb 'A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures'?

• Laughter and rest are essential for health

• Exercise and diet are important

• Wealth and power bring happiness

• Education and knowledge are key

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Which of the following best describes the proverb 'A friend's eye is a good mirror'?

• Friends reflect our true selves

• Mirrors are important for self-reflection

• Eyes are the windows to the soul

• Friendship is based on honesty

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What does the Irish proverb 'Better good manners than good looks' emphasize?

• Appearance is everything

• Manners are more important than appearance

• Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

• Looks can be deceiving

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In the proverb 'A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest', what is the main idea?

• Romantic love is the strongest

• Maternal love is enduring

• Marriage is the most important relationship

• Friendship lasts forever

What is the lesson in the proverb 'You'll never plough a field by turning it over in your mind'?

• Thinking is more important than doing

• Action is necessary to achieve goals

• Daydreaming is beneficial

• Planning is a waste of time

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Which of the following proverbs suggests the importance of community?

• It takes a village to raise a child

• A rolling stone gathers no moss

• The early bird catches the worm

• A penny saved is a penny earned

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What does the proverb 'A good word never broke a tooth' imply?

• Words can cause physical harm

• Kind words are harmless

• Teeth are strong

• Silence is golden

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Which proverb suggests that appearances can be deceiving?

• Don't judge a book by its cover

• Actions speak louder than words

• The pen is mightier than the sword

• A stitch in time saves nine

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What is the meaning of the proverb 'A little fire that warms is better than a big fire that burns'?

• Small comforts are better than large dangers

• Fire is dangerous

• Warmth is essential

• Big fires are impressive

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Which of the following proverbs emphasizes patience?

• Good things come to those who wait

• Haste makes waste

• Time is money

• Strike while the iron is hot

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