Sir Walter Scott

Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
inquires what is said of him only read more

Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
inquires what is said of him only works out his own misery.

For monarchs seldom sigh in vain.

For monarchs seldom sigh in vain.

Well, then--our course is chosen--spread the sail--
Heave oft the lead, and mark the soundings well--
Look read more

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.

Consider an enemy may become a friend.

Consider an enemy may become a friend.

Where's the coward that would not dare
To fight for such a land?

Where's the coward that would not dare
To fight for such a land?