Maxioms by Sir Walter Scott
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
Crime requires further crime to conceal it.
Crime requires further crime to conceal it.
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.
For monarchs seldom sigh in vain.
For monarchs seldom sigh in vain.
Profan'd the God-given strength, and marr'd the lofty line.
Profan'd the God-given strength, and marr'd the lofty line.
