“A rusted nail, placed near the faithful compass, Will sway it from the truth, and wreck the argosy.”
Quote by Walter Scott
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Walter Scott
Walter Scott, born on August 15, 1771, and died on September 21, 1832, was a renowned British baronet. He is best known for his extensive literary works, particularly his historical novels and poetry. more
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“Unless a tree has borne blossoms in spring, you will vainly look for fruit on it in autumn.”
“When thinking about companions gone, we feel ourselves doubly alone.”
“Of all vices, drinking is the most incompatible with greatness.”
Source: The Complete Short Stories of Sir Walter Scott: Chronicles of the Canongate, The Keepsake Stories, The Highland Widow, The Tapestried Chamber, Halidon Hill, Auchindrane and many more: From the Great Scottish Writer, Author of Waverly, Rob Roy, Ivanhoe, The Pirate, Old Mortality, The Guy Mannering, The Antiquary, Anne of Geierstein, The Betrothed and The Talisman
“To all, to each, a fair good-night, and pleasing dreams, and slumbers light.”
Source: The Poetical Works of Walter Scott, Etc
Source: The Fair Mad of Perth