He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.

He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.

Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
read more

Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!

Omittance is no quittance.

Omittance is no quittance.

Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.

Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.

A Horse made, and a man to make.

A Horse made, and a man to make.

Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.

Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.

Nothing is difficult in the eyes of a lover.

Nothing is difficult in the eyes of a lover.

None is offended but by himselfe.

None is offended but by himselfe.

He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]

He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]