As the Carle riches he wretches.
More Scottish Proverbs:
A burnt bairn fire dreads.Scottish
Better auld debts nor auld sairs.
Scottish
He that counts but his Host, counts twise.
Scottish
Condition makes, and condition breakes.
Scottish
Thraw the wand while it is green.
Scottish
Bring a Cow to the Hall, and she will run to the byre again.
Scottish