Discretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of life.
WALTER SCOTTDiscretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of life.
WALTER SCOTTCredit is like a looking-glass, which when once sullied by a breath, may be wiped clear again; but if once cracked can never be repaired.
WALTER SCOTTOne or two of these scoundrel statesmen should be shot once a-year, just to keep the others on their good behavior.
WALTER SCOTTCome fill up my cup, come fill up my can, Come saddle your horses, and call up your men; Come open the West Port, and let me gang free, And it’s room for the bonnets of Bonny Dundee!
WALTER SCOTTIt is wonderful what strength of purpose and boldness and energy of will are roused by the assurance that we are doing our duty.
WALTER SCOTTThe will to do, the soul to dare.
WALTER SCOTTTreason seldom dwells with courage.
WALTER SCOTTHe that climbs a ladder must begin at the first round.
WALTER SCOTTA sinful heart makes feeble hand.
WALTER SCOTTIf you once turn on your side after the hour at which you ought to rise, it is all over. Bolt up at once.
WALTER SCOTTIs death the last sleep? No, it is the last and final awakening.
WALTER SCOTTThere never will exist anything permanently noble and excellent in the character which is a stranger to resolute self-denial.
WALTER SCOTTFor success, attitude is equally as important as ability.
WALTER SCOTTA Christmas gambol oft could cheer The poor man’s heart through half the year.
WALTER SCOTTTo the timid and hesitating everything is impossible because it seems so.
WALTER SCOTTThe chain of friendship, however bright, does not stand the attrition of constant close contact.
WALTER SCOTT