A good example is the best sermon

Similar English and Irish sayings:

Salmon and sermon have their season in Lent Salmon and sermon have their season in Lent
The belly hates a long sermon The belly hates a long sermon
The good or ill hap of a good or ill life, is the good or ill choice a good or ill wife The good or ill hap of a good or ill life, is the good or ill choice a good or ill wife

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