Proverbs and old sayings, page 1837

43575 proverbs and old sayings

He that lends money to a friend has a double loss.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about money

It is a silly flocks where the ewe bears the bell.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

Spare when ye're young, and spend when ye're auld.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

Snapper, to stumble. Even the best of men may err.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about man

Fire and water are gude servants but ill maisters.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about fire, fire brigade, water

Pigs may whistle, but they hae an ill mouth for't.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

Set that down on the back side of your count-book.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

Your thrift's as good as the profit of a yell hen.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about good, good luck

Never seek a wife till ye ken what to do with her.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about wife

Twelve highlanders and a bagpipe make a rebellion.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

He that teaches himself has a fool for his master.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

Flaes and a girning wife are wakerife bed fellows.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about wife

He that wants content canna sit easy in his chair.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

I ken by your half-tale what your hale tale means.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about fairy tales

If it werena for the belly the back wad wear gowd.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

There's a word in my wame, but it's ower far down.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about word

They that see but your head dinna see your height.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about heads

It is better to sup with a cutty than want a spoon.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

Don't be so busy that you have no time to get rich.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about wealth, time, contentment

There's measure in a' things, even in kail supping.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about measure, things