“The abstract idea of a spirit certainly implies that it has neither substance, form, shape, voice, or anything which can render its… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
“When I reflect with what slow and limited supplies the stream of science hath hitherto descended to us, how difficult to be… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
“his avowal of follies and excess seemed uttered rather in the spirit of wounded pride, than in that of contrition.” — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
“religious house called Campsie, the ruins of which still occupy a striking situation on the Tay. It” — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
There are those to whom a sense of religion has come in storm and tempest; there are those whom it has summoned… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
There is a vulgar incredulity, which in historical matters, as well as in those of religion, finds it easier to doubt than… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
It is a great disgrace to religion, to imagine that it is an enemy to mirth and cheerfulness, and a severe exacter… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
A sound head, an honest heart, and an humble spirit are the three best guides through time and to eternity. — 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
