They that rise wi' the sun hae their wark weel begun.
They that see but your head dinna see a' your height.
"Spoken to men of low stature and high spirits."—Kelly.
They that see you through the day winna break the house for you at night.
This ungallant proverb signifies that the person addressed is not very good-looking.
They that sin the sin maun bear the shame.
They that stay in the howe will ne'er mount the height.
They walk fair that naebody finds faut wi'.
They were never fain that fidged, nor fu' that lickit dishes.
"Spoken when people shrug their shoulders, as if it was a sign that they were not content."—Kelly.