Better half an egge, nor teem doup.
More Scottish Proverbs:
Better sit stil, nor rise and get a fall.Scottish
Little troubles the eye, but far lesse the soul.
Scottish
Many man serves a thanklesse master.
Scottish
The best mirror is a friend's eye.
Scottish
Quhiles thou, whiles I, soe goes the Baillerie.
Scottish
Ane mans meat is another mans poyson.
Scottish