Walter Scott

He that climbs the tall tree has won right to the fruit, He that leaps the wide gulf should prevail in his suit.

Walter Scott

Heap on more wood! – the wind is chill; But let it whistle as it will, We’ll keep our Christmas merry still.

Walter Scott

Hope is brightest when it dawns from fears.

Walter Scott

I envy thee not thy faith, which is ever in thy mouth but never in thy heart nor in thy practice.

Walter Scott

I have heard a good man say that a curse was like a stone flung up to the heavens, and maist like to return on the head that sent it.

Walter Scott

I like a highland friend who will stand by me not only when I am in the right, but when I am a little in the wrong.

Walter Scott

I pretend not to be a champion of that same naked virtue called truth, to the very outrance. I can consent that her charms be hidden with a veil, were it but for decency’s sake.

Walter Scott

I will but confess the sins of my green cloak to my grey friar’s frock, and all shall be well again.

Walter Scott

I’ll dream no more – by mainly mind Not even in sleep is well resigned. My midnight orisons said o’er, I’ll turn to rest and dream no more.

Walter Scott

If you keep a thing seven years, you are sure to find a use for it.

Walter Scott