Better saucht wi' little aucht than care wi' mony cows.
Better comfort and peace of mind with little, than care and contention with much.
Better saut than sour.
Better say "Here it is" than "Here it was."
Better short and sweet than lang and lax.
Better sit idle than work for nought.
Better sit still than rise an' fa'.
Better skaith saved than mends made.
Better that offence should not be given than committed and then apologized for.
Better sma' fish than nane.