One’s own hearth is worth gold

Similar English and Irish sayings:

Swarm in may is worth a load of hay; a swarm in june is worth a silver spoon; but a swarm in july is not worth a fly Swarm in may is worth a load of hay; a swarm in june is worth a silver spoon; but a swarm in july is not worth a fly
The worth of a thing is best known by the want of it The worth of a thing is best known by the want of it
Worth a shot Worth a shot

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