Better plays a full wemb nor a new coat.
More Scottish Proverbs:
Likely lies in the mire, and unlikely goes by it.Scottish
Women and bairns keep counsell of that they ken not.
Scottish
It is dear bought honey that is lickt off a thorn.
Scottish
Far fought, and dear bought, is good for Ladies.
Scottish
Better be envied nor pittied.
Scottish
A bettlesie brain cannot lye.
Scottish