Walter Scott

A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect.

Walter Scott

A miss is as good as a mile.

Walter Scott

A sound head, an honest heart, and an humble spirit are the three best guides through time and to eternity.

Walter Scott

Affection can withstand very severe storms of vigor, but not a long polar frost of indifference.

Walter Scott

All is possible for those who dare to die!

Walter Scott

All my life long I have been more melted by the distress under which a strong, proud, and powerful mind is compelled to give way, than by the more easily excited sorrows of softer dispositions.

Walter Scott

Ambition, policy, bravery, all far beyond their sphere, here learned the fate of mortals.

Walter Scott

As long as the fates permit, live cheerfully.

Walter Scott

Cats are a mysterious kind of folk. There is more passing in their minds than we are aware of.

Walter Scott

Fortune may raise up or abuse the ordinary mortal, but the sage and the soldier should have minds beyond her control.

Walter Scott