Maxioms by Sir Walter Scott
He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.
He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.
What skilful limner e'er would choose
To paint the rainbow's varying hues,
Unless to mortal it were read more
What skilful limner e'er would choose
To paint the rainbow's varying hues,
Unless to mortal it were given
To dip his brush in dyes of heaven?
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.
It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.
Crime requires further crime to conceal it.
Crime requires further crime to conceal it.
