Everyone is nice until the cow gets into the garden.
More Irish Proverbs:
Put a beggar on horseback and he'll gallop.Irish
If the knitter is weary the baby will have no new bonnet.
Irish
It is not a secret if it is known by three people.
Irish
May you live to be a hundred -- and decide then rest for yourself.
Irish
Humor to a man is like a feather pillow. It is filled with what is easy to get but gives great comfort.
Irish
A good retreat is better than a bad stand.
Irish