“The most learned, acute, and diligent student cannot, in the longest life, obtain an entire knowledge of this one volume.”
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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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“As hope and fear alternate chase Our course through life's uncertain race.”
Source: Poetical works
“Whose lenient sorrows find relief, whose joys are chastened by their grief.”
Source: The Complete Poetry of Sir Walter Scott: The Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, The Lady of the Lake, Translations and Imitations from German Ballads, Marmion, Rokeby, The Field of Waterloo, Harold the Dauntless, The Wild Huntsman…
“For deadly fear can time outgo, and blanch at once the hair.”
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
Source: The Waverley novels. 25 vols.
“Greatness of any kind has no greater foe than a habit of drinking.”