Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

Nae man can live at peace unless his neighbours let him. Sc. Pr.

Nae man can mak' his ain hap (destiny). Sc. Pr.

Nae man can tether time or tide. Burns.

Nae man can thrive unless his wife will let him. Sc. Pr.

Nae man has a tack (lease) o' his life. Sc. 10 Pr.

Nae man is wise at a' times, nor wise on a' things. Sc. Pr.

Nae treasures nor pleasures / Could mak' us happy lang, / The heart aye's the part aye / That mak's us right or wrang. Burns.

Nae wonder ye're auld like; ilka thing fashes (bothers) ye. Sc. Pr.

Naething is a man's truly but what he cometh by duly. Sc. Pr.

Naething is got without pains but an ill name. 15 Sc. Pr.