When a chick ignores its mother's warning, the eagle grasps it for a meal.

Emulation begets emulation.

An inquisitive man is always ill-natured.

No matter how powerful a man, he cannot make the rains fall on his farm alone.

The one who rings the fire bell is safe.

The best thing God did was to make one day follow another.

No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.

The will cannot be compelled.

Little wit makes meikle travel.

Silent tongue and hempen heart often go together.