Necessity s the mither o invention. — Scots proverbs

"By chance a cripple may catch a hare."

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

"He suld hae a langshankit spune that wad sup kail wi the deil."

"The nearer the bane the sweeter."

"As the old Cock craws, the young Cock lears."

"A close mouth catches nae flees."