A ruin should always be protected but never repaired - thus may we witness full the lingering legacies of the past. — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
In that pleasant district of merry England which is watered by the river Don, there extended in ancient times a large forest,… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
Come forth, old man,--thy daughter's side Is now the fitting place for thee: When time has quell'd the oak's bold pride, The… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
In prosperous times I have sometimes felt my fancy and powers of language flag, but adversity is to me at least a… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
“Such an institution could only prevail at a time when ordinary means of justice were excluded by the hand of power, and… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
I did not myself set a high estimation on wealth, and had the affectation of most young men of lively imagination, who… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
“Such are the characters formed in times of civil discord, when the highest qualities, perverted by party spirit, and inflamed by habitual… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
The time which passes over our heads so imperceptibly makes the same gradual change in habits, manners and character, as in personal… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
Perhaps the perusal of such works may, without injustice, be compared with the use of opiates, baneful, when habitually and constantly resorted… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
"Lambe them, lads! lambe them!" a cant phrase of the time derived from the fate of Dr. Lambe, an astrologer and quack,… — 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
“...he at no time thought himself out of the Black Douglas's reach, any more than the good Christian supposes himself out of… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
“A moment of peril is often also a moment of open-hearted kindness and affection. We are thrown off our guard by the… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
“at that moment experienced the painful internal feeling of that peculiar spedes of shame, which well-constructed minds feel when they see others… — 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
