Ae beggar's wae that anither by the gate gae.
He is sorry that another beggar should overtake him while pursuing his calling. This feeling is not strictly confined to the begging fraternity.
Ae fine thing needs twa to set it aff.
Ae gude friend is worth mony relations.
Ae gude turn deserves anither.
Ae gude turn may meet anither, an' it were at the brig o' London.
Meaning that a favour done may be returned at a time when least expected, and perhaps when very much required.
Ae half o' the warld disna ken how the ither half lives.
Ae hand winna wash the ither for nought.
Ae hour in the morning is worth twa at night.