The hole is more honorable than the patch.
More Irish Proverbs:
Youth has a small head.Irish
The mason who strikes often is better than the one who strikes too hard.
Irish
A true friend laughs at your stories even when they're not so good, and sympathizes with your troubles even when they're not so bad.
Irish
Poor is the church without music.
Irish
Bricks and mortar make a house, but the laughter of children makes a home.
Irish
Even the longest day has its end.
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