The mother of mischief is na mair nor a midgewing.
More Scottish Proverbs:
They mense little the mouth, that bites off the nose.
Scottish
God sends never the mouth, but the meat with it.
Scottish
It is a silly flock where the yow bears the bell.
Scottish
It will be an ill web to bleitch.
Scottish
Whatrax my Jo, I ken your coptan.
Scottish