Maxioms by Sir Walter Scott
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
Great talent has always a little madness mixed up with it.
Great talent has always a little madness mixed up with it.
Ambition breaks the ties of blood, and forgets the obligations of gratitude.
Ambition breaks the ties of blood, and forgets the obligations of gratitude.
Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.
Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.
Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked
brother.
Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked
brother.
