"But both must be done with care, caution, and discretion; otherwise you may put the candle out and make the wife worse."—Kelly.
An ill-willy cow should hae short horns.
"It were a pity that a man of ill-nature should have much authority, for he'll be sure to abuse it."—Kelly.
An ill-won penny will cast down a pound.
An inch breaks nae squares.
"A little difference ought not to occasion any contests among good neighbours."—Kelly.
An inch o' a nag is worth a span o' an aiver.
"A little man, if smart and stout, is much preferable to an unwieldy lubber, though much bigger."—Kelly.
An inch o' gude luck is worth a faddom o' forecast.
A nod frae a lord is a breakfast for a fool.