By chance a cripple may catch a hare. — Scots proverbs

"In at ae lug and out at the ither."

"A fule may gie a wise man counsel."

"He gangs lang barefoot that waits for dead mens shune."

"Happy for the son, when the dad gaes to the deil."

"A close mouth catches nae flees."

"Gude health is better than wealth."