Sir Walter Scott

The summer dawn's reflected hue
To purple changed Lock Katrine blue,
Mildly and soft the western breeze
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The summer dawn's reflected hue
To purple changed Lock Katrine blue,
Mildly and soft the western breeze
Just kiss'd the lake, just stirr'd the trees,
And the pleased lake, like maiden coy,
Trembled but dimpled not for joy.

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

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

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.

If you live according to the requirements of nature, you will
never be in want; if according to the read more

If you live according to the requirements of nature, you will
never be in want; if according to the fashions of the world you
will never be rich.

Extreme remedies are never the first to be resorted to.

Extreme remedies are never the first to be resorted to.