When modesty has once perished, it will never revive.

When modesty has once perished, it will never revive.

He sins not, who is not wilfully a sinner.

He sins not, who is not wilfully a sinner.

Omittance is no quittance.

Omittance is no quittance.

Prayers and provender hinder no journey.

Prayers and provender hinder no journey.

What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.

What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.

Two heads are better than one.

Two heads are better than one.

Care, mad to see a man sae happy,
E'en drouned himsel amang the nappy.

Care, mad to see a man sae happy,
E'en drouned himsel amang the nappy.

Give me the soft sigh, whilst the soul-telling eye
Is dimm'd for a time with a tear.

Give me the soft sigh, whilst the soul-telling eye
Is dimm'd for a time with a tear.

It's not good fishing before the net.

It's not good fishing before the net.