“One crowded hour of glorious life is worth an age without a name.”
— Walter Scott
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All men who have turned out worth
“All men who have turned out worth anything have had the chief hand in their own education.”
— Walter Scott
Author: Walter Scott
Category: men
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When thinking about companions gone, we feel
“When thinking about companions gone, we feel ourselves doubly alone.”
— Walter Scott
Author: Walter Scott
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Each age has deemed the new-born year
“Each age has deemed the new-born year the fittest time for festal cheer.”
— Walter Scott
Author: Walter Scott
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All men who have turned out worth
“All men who have turned out worth anything have had the chief hand in their own education.”
— Walter Scott
Author: Walter Scott
Category: education
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A lawyer without history or literature is
“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
Author: Walter Scott
Category: knowledge
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A rusty nail placed near a faithful
“A rusty nail placed near a faithful compass, will sway it from the truth, and wreck the argosy.”
— Walter Scott
Author: Walter Scott
Category: truth
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Success – keeping your mind awake and
“Success – keeping your mind awake and your desire asleep.”
— Walter Scott
Author: Walter Scott
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Success or failure in business is caused
“Success or failure in business is caused more by the mental attitude even than by mental capacities.”
— Walter Scott
Author: Walter Scott
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He is the best sailor who can
“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
Author: Walter Scott
Category: power
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It is wonderful what strength of purpose
“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
Author: Walter Scott
Category: strength
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