O come ye in peace here, or come ye in war, Or to dance at our bridal, young Lord Lochinvar? — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
The paths of virtue, though seldom those of worldly greatness, are always those of pleasantness and peace. — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
What can they see in the longest kingly line in Europe, save that it runs back to a successful soldier? — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
“Far better was our homely diet, eaten in peace and liberty, than the luxurious dainties, the love of which hath delivered us… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
Blessed be his name, who hath appointed the quiet night to follow the busy day, and the calm sleep to refresh the… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
“Let him who will not proffer’d peace receive, Be sated with the plagues which war can give: And well thy hatred of… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
Guilt, though it may attain temporal splendor, can never confer real happiness; the evil consequences of our crimes long survive their commission,… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
Those who follow the banners oreason are like the well-disciplined battalions which, wearing a more sober uniform and making a less dazzling… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
In peace, Love tunes the shepherd's reed; In war, he mounts the warrior's steed; In halls, in gay attire is seen; In… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
“Of all the train, none escaped except Wamba, who showed upon the occasion much more courage than those who pretended to greater sense.” — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
Where shall the lover rest, Whom the fates sever From his true maiden's breast, Parted for ever? Where, through groves deep and high, Sounds… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
O! many a shaft, at random sent, Finds mark the archer little meant! And many a word, at random spoken, May soothe or wound… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
And better had they ne'er been born, Who read to doubt, or read to scorn. — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
Where is the coward that would not dare to fight for such a land as Scotland? — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
Loud o'er my head though awful thunders roll, And vivid lightnings flash from pole to pole, Yet 'tis Thy voice, my God, that bids… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
“but he had only received that sort of answer usually given by those who are more obstinate in following their own course, than strong… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
“Love rules the court, the camp, the grove, and men below, and the saints above, for love is heaven, and heaven is love. ” — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
Fortune may raise up or abuse the ordinary mortal, but the sage and the soldier should have minds beyond her control. — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
In peace, Love tunes the shepherd's reed; In war, he mounts the warrior's steed; In halls, in gay attire is seen; In hamlets, dances… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
