It’s better than the loan you couldn’t get.
More Irish Proverbs:
It destroys the craft not to learn it.Irish
A silent mouth is sweet to hear.
Irish
Two thirds of the work is the semblance.
Irish
Take gifts with a sigh; most men give to be paid.
Irish
Marry a woman from Truagh and you marry all Truagh.
Irish
Don't take a slate off your own house to put on your neighbor's.
Irish