Walter Scott

O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!
Walter Scott

All men who have turned out worth anything have had the chief hand in their own education.
Walter Scott

To all, to each, a fair good-night, and pleasing dreams, and slumbers light.
Walter Scott

How pleasant it is for a father to sit at his child’s board. It is like an aged man reclining under the shadow of an oak which he has planted.
Walter Scott

Love rules the court, the camp, the grove, And men below, and saints above: For love is heaven, and heaven is love.
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

For success, attitude is equally as important as ability.
Walter Scott

Success – keeping your mind awake and your desire asleep.
Walter Scott

Unless a tree has borne blossoms in spring, you will vainly look for fruit on it in autumn.
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O! many a shaft, at random sent, Finds mark the archer little meant! And many a word, at random spoken, May soothe or wound a heart that’s broken!
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To be ambitious of true honor, of the true glory and perfection of our natures, is the very principle and incentive of virtue.
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What is a diary as a rule? A document useful to the person who keeps it. Dull to the contemporary who reads it and invaluable to the student, centuries afterwards, who treasures it.
Walter Scott

Many miles away there’s a shadow on the door of a cottage on the Shore of a dark Scottish lake.
Walter Scott

What I have to say is far more important than how long my eyelashes are.
Walter Scott

If a farmer fills his barn with grain, he gets mice. If he leaves it empty, he gets actors.
Walter Scott

Look back, and smile on perils past.
Walter Scott

Success or failure in business is caused more by the mental attitude even than by mental capacities.
Walter Scott

To the timid and hesitating everything is impossible because it seems so.
Walter Scott

The half hour between waking and rising has all my life proved propitious to any task which was exercising my invention… It was always when I first opened my eyes that the desired ideas thronged upon me.
Walter Scott

If you once turn on your side after the hour at which you ought to rise, it is all over. Bolt up at once.
Walter Scott

Of all vices, drinking is the most incompatible with greatness.
Walter Scott

The race of mankind would perish did they cease to aid each other. We cannot exist without mutual help. All therefore that need aid have a right to ask it from their fellow-men; and no one who has the power of granting can refuse it without guilt.
Walter Scott

A rusty nail placed near a faithful compass, will sway it from the truth, and wreck the argosy.
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It is wonderful what strength of purpose and boldness and energy of will are roused by the assurance that we are doing our duty.
Walter Scott

Faces that have charmed us the most escape us the soonest.
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

When thinking about companions gone, we feel ourselves doubly alone.
Walter Scott

Each age has deemed the new-born year the fittest time for festal cheer.
Walter Scott

One hour of life, crowded to the full with glorious action, and filled with noble risks, is worth whole years of those mean observances of paltry decorum, in which men steal through existence, like sluggish waters through a marsh, without either honor or observation.
Walter Scott

Teach your children poetry; it opens the mind, lends grace to wisdom and makes the heroic virtues hereditary.
Walter Scott

We build statues out of snow, and weep to see them melt.
Walter Scott

Discretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of life.
Walter Scott

He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles.
Walter Scott

There is a vulgar incredulity, which in historical matters, as well as in those of religion, finds it easier to doubt than to examine.
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Walter Scott

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish novelist, poet, playwright, and historian, often regarded as one of the most influential literary figures of the 19th century. Born on August 15, 1771, in Edinburgh, Scotland, and passing away on September 21, 1832, in Abbotsford, Scotland, Scott is best known for his historical novels and his contributions to the Romantic literary movement. Some key points about his life and work include: Novels and Poetry: Scott wrote numerous novels, including classics like “Ivanhoe,” “Waverley,” “Rob Roy,” and “The Heart of Midlothian.” His novels often explored historical and romantic themes, and they played a significant role in popularizing historical fiction. Waverley Novels: Scott’s novels were initially published anonymously under the pseudonym “Author of Waverley” (hence the term “Waverley Novels”). His debut novel, “Waverley” (1814), marked the beginning of this highly successful series. Historical Interest: Scott had a deep interest in Scottish history and culture, which is evident in his novels. He was instrumental in the revival of Scottish traditions and the popularization of the tartan and kilt. Ballads and Poetry: In addition to his novels, Scott was a prolific poet and collected and published Scottish ballads and poetry. His poem “The Lady of the Lake” was especially popular and contributed to the Romantic movement in literature. Influence on Literature: Scott’s historical novels had a profound impact on the development of historical fiction and the historical novel as a genre. His work influenced later authors, including Charles Dickens and Alexandre Dumas. Financial Troubles: Despite his literary success, Scott faced financial difficulties later in life due to investments gone awry. To pay off his debts, he continued to write prolifically and eventually managed to settle his financial obligations. Abbotsford: Scott’s home in Abbotsford, Scotland, is now a museum dedicated to his life and work. It remains a popular tourist attraction. Legacy: Sir Walter Scott’s contributions to literature and Scottish cultural identity are celebrated to this day. He is often credited with helping to shape the image of Scotland in the popular imagination and for his role in fostering a sense of national pride and cultural revival in Scotland. Walter Scott’s historical novels and poetry continue to be read and admired for their vivid storytelling, rich characters, and their lasting influence on the literary world. His work remains an integral part of the literary canon of the 19th century.

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