Put a begger on horseback, and he will ride fast, or else break his neck.
More Scottish Proverbs:
Twa Daughters, and a back-door, are three stark thieves.Scottish
The best mirror is a friend's eye.
Scottish
Ilk a man as he loves, let him send to the Cooks.
Scottish
Dame dein warily.
Scottish
Peace is the well from which the stream of joy runs.
Scottish
Kindnesse comes of will.
Scottish