A trout in the pot is better than a salmon in the sea.
More Irish Proverbs:
The mills of the gods grind slowly but they grind finely.Irish
It is a long road that has no turning.
Irish
There are finer fish in the sea than have ever been caught.
Irish
A narrow neck keeps the bottle from being emptied in one swig.
Irish
May the hinges of our friendship never grow rusty.
Irish
As the big hound is, so will the pup be.
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