Sir Walter Scott

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

Well, then--our course is chosen--spread the sail--
Heave oft the lead, and mark the soundings well--
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Well, then--our course is chosen--spread the sail--
Heave oft the lead, and mark the soundings well--
Look to the helm, good master--many a shoal
Marks this stern coast, and rocks, where sits the Siren
Who, like ambition, lures men to their ruin.

He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.

He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.

Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.

Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.

It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.

It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.