He that climbs the tall tree has won right to the fruit, He that leaps the wide gulf should prevail in his suit.
WALTER SCOTTCats are a very mysterious kind of folk. There is always more passing in their minds than we are aware of.
More Walter Scott Quotes
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What a strange scene if the surge of conversation could suddenly ebb like the tide, and show us the real state of people’s minds.
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Many of our cares are but a morbid way of looking at our privileges
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The man who is deserving the name is the one whose thoughts and exertions are for others rather than for himself.
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A sound head, an honest heart, and an humble spirit are the three best guides through time and to eternity.
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Where is the coward that would not dare to fight for such a land as Scotland?
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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.
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Then hush thee, my darling, take rest while you may, For strife comes with manhood, and waking with day.
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Hurry no man’s cattle; you may come to own a donkey yourself.
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A good deal of philanthropy arises in general from mere vanity and love of distinction gilded over to others and to themselves with some show of benevolent sentiment.
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Good Night, Goodnight, Dream.
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The chain of friendship, however bright, does not stand the attrition of constant close contact.
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It is wonderful what strength of purpose and boldness and energy of will are roused by the assurance that we are doing our duty.
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Come 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!
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Come he slow or come he fast it is but death that comes at last.
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Success or failure in business is caused more by the mental attitude even than by mental capacities.
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