A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.

A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.

A word once spoken cannot be recalled.

A word once spoken cannot be recalled.

Every madman considers everyone else a madman.

Every madman considers everyone else a madman.

Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.

Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.

Every mile is two in winter.

Every mile is two in winter.

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

You cannot flea a stone.

You cannot flea a stone.

Honourable peace becomes men, fierce anger should belong to
beasts.

Honourable peace becomes men, fierce anger should belong to
beasts.

The good refrain from sin from the pure love of virtue.

The good refrain from sin from the pure love of virtue.