"Unexpected interruptions occur in business."—Kelly.
"The farther you go, the farther behind."—English.
Aye flether away;—since I'll no do wi' foul play, try me wi' fair.
A yeld sow was never gude to gryces.
This more expressive than elegant proverb means that those people who have no family of their own are rarely inclined to be kind to the children of others.
Aye takin' out o' the meal pock and ne'er puttin' in't soon comes to the bottom.
Aye tak the fee when the tear's in the ee.
Aye to eild, but never to wit.
That is, he is always growing older, but never any wiser.
A' you rin you win.