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“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.”

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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

“Guilt, though it may attain temporal splendor, can never confer real happiness; the evil consequences of our crimes long survive their commission, and, like the ghosts of the murdered, forever haunt the steps of the malefactor; while the paths of virtue, though seldom those of worldly greatness, are always those of pleasantness and peace.”

May Long Real Evil Steps Forever Virtue Path Crime Greatness Consequence Guilt Ghost Worldly Splendor Real Happiness

Author:Walter Scott

“For deadly fear can time outgo, and blanch at once the hair.”

Hair

Book:The poetical works of Sir Walter Scott, Bart: complete in one volume : with all his introductions and notes, also various readings, and the editor's notes

Source: The poetical works of Sir Walter Scott, Bart: complete in one volume : with all his introductions and notes, also various readings, and the editor's notes

“What an ornament and safeguard is humor! Far better than wit for a poet and writer. It is a genius itself, and so defends from the insanities.”

Humor Poet Genius Wit Insanity Ornaments

Author:Walter Scott

“All live by seeming. The beggar begs with it, and the gay courtier Gains land and title, rank and rule, by seeming; The clergy scorn it not, and the bold soldier Will eke with it his service.--All admit it, All practise it; and he who is content With showing what he is, shall have small credit In church, or camp, or state.--So wags the world.”