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Treason seldom dwells with courage.
Walter ScottWalter Scott Come he slow or come he fast it is but death that comes at last.
Walter ScottWalter Scott We build statues out of snow, and weep to see them melt.
Walter ScottWalter Scott I was born a Scotsman and a bare one. Therefore I was born to fight my way in the world.
Walter ScottWalter Scott I will tear this folly from my heart, though every fibre bleed as I rend it away!
Walter ScottWalter Scott It is the privilege of tale-tellers to open their story in an inn, the free rendezvous of all travellers, and where the humour of each displays itself, without ceremony or restraint.
Walter ScottWalter Scott It is wonderful what strength of purpose and boldness and energy of will are roused by the assurance that we are doing our duty.
Walter ScottWalter Scott Many of our cares are but a morbid way of looking at our privileges
Walter ScottWalter Scott Cats are a mysterious kind of folk.
Walter ScottWalter Scott One or two of these scoundrel statesmen should be shot once a-year, just to keep the others on their good behavior.
Walter ScottWalter Scott Steady of heart and stout of hand.
Walter ScottWalter Scott Do not Christians and Heathens, and Jews and Gentiles, and poets and philosophers, unite in allowing the starry influences?
Walter ScottWalter Scott Many a law, many a commandment have I broken, but my word never.
Walter ScottWalter Scott The willow which bends to the tempest often escapes better than the oak which resists it.
Walter ScottWalter Scott A Christmas gambol oft could cheer The poor man’s heart through half the year.
Walter ScottWalter Scott Success or failure in business is caused more by the mental attitude even than by mental capacities.
Walter ScottWalter Scott
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