And better had they ne’er been born, Who read to doubt, or read to scorn.
WALTER SCOTTAnd better had they ne’er been born, Who read to doubt, or read to scorn.
WALTER SCOTTThe chain of friendship, however bright, does not stand the attrition of constant close contact.
WALTER SCOTTTreason seldom dwells with courage.
WALTER SCOTTLook back, and smile on perils past.
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 SCOTTSuccess or failure in business is caused more by the mental attitude even than by mental capacities.
WALTER SCOTTA sinful heart makes feeble hand.
WALTER SCOTTFor success, attitude is equally as important as ability.
WALTER SCOTTCommend me to sterling honesty though clad in rags.
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 SCOTTHeap on more wood! – the wind is chill; But let it whistle as it will, We’ll keep our Christmas merry still.
WALTER SCOTTI will tear this folly from my heart, though every fibre bleed as I rend it away!
WALTER SCOTTDo not Christians and Heathens, and Jews and Gentiles, and poets and philosophers, unite in allowing the starry influences?
WALTER SCOTTSleep in peace, and wake in joy.
WALTER SCOTTAll men who have turned out worth anything have had the chief hand in their own education.
WALTER SCOTTCrystal and hearts would lose all their merit in the world if it were not for their fragility.
WALTER SCOTT