It is dear bought honey that is lickt off a thorn.
More Scottish Proverbs:
Many do lack, that yet would fain have in their pack.Scottish
Modesty is the beauty of women.
Scottish
He that looks not e're he loup, will fall e're he wit of himself.
Scottish
An old seck craves meikle clouting.
Scottish
An ill-willy Cow should have short horns.
Scottish
Better half hanged than ill married.
Scottish