The nearer the bane the sweeter. — Scots proverbs

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

"By chance a cripple may catch a hare."

"A fule may gie a wise man counsel."

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

"A close mouth catches nae flees."

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