It is a bad hen that does not scratch herself.
More Irish Proverbs:
Good luck beats early rising.Irish
The herb that can't be got is the one that heals.
Irish
All sins cast long shadows.
Irish
Even a worm will turn.
Irish
Two Sir Positives can scarce meet without a skirmish.
Irish
A true friend laughs at your stories even when they're not so good, and sympathizes with your troubles even when they're not so bad.
Irish