Quotes from Scottish Proverb

A man is a lion in his own cause.

A tale never loses in the telling.

Sorrow and ill weather come unsent for.

Bees that have honey in their mouths have stings in their tails.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

Nothing got without pains but an ill name and long nails.

Painters and poets have liberty to lie.

Wink at wee faults, your ain are meikle.

Be happy while you're living, for you're a long time dead.

He that slays shall be slain.

A dry Lent, a fertile year.

They speak of my drinking, but never think of my thirst.

Be slow in choosing a friend, but slower in changing him.