More Scottish Proverbs

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We never know the worth of water till the well is dry... >>

Give to a pig when it grunts and a child when it cries , and you will ... >>

Never fall out with your bread and butter... >>

Other Proverbs

A great estate is not gotten in a few hours.... (French) >>

He slumbers enough who does nothing.... (French) >>

By asking for the impossible, obtain the best possible... (Chinese) >>

He is called clever who cheats and plunders his friend.... (French) >>

Better be an old man's darling than a young man's slave.... (French) >>

The best armor is to keep out of range

- Scottish Proverb