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“Good ware makes a quick market.”
“He suld hae a langshankit spune that wad sup kail wi the deil.”
“Delays are dangerous.
• English equivalent: There is danger in delay.”
“Eild should hae honour.
• English equivalent: Gray hairs are honorable.”
“Time and tide for nae man bide.
• English equivalent: Time and tide waits for no man.”
“Gude health is better than wealth.
• English equivalent: Good health is above wealth.”
“A close mouth catches nae flees.
• English equivalent: A closed mouth catches no flies.”
“Empty barrels mak maist din.
• English equivalent: Empty vessels make the greatest sound.”
“When ae door steeks anither opens.
• English equivalent: When one door closes another opens.”
“The nearer the bane the sweeter.
• English equivalent: The sweetest flesh is near the bones.”
“A fule may gie a wise man counsel.
• English equivalent: A fool may give a wise man counsel.”
“Necessity ' s the mither o invention.
• English equivalent: Necessity is the mother of invention.”
“Diffidence is the mother o' safety.
• English equivalent: Diffidence is the right eye of prudence.”
“The remedy is worse than the disease.
• English equivalent: The remedy is often worse than the disease.”
“He gangs lang barefoot that waits for dead men's shune.
• English equivalent: Don't wait for dead mens shoes.”