Maxioms by Sir Walter Scott
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?
It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.
It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.
Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.
Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.
My foot is on my native heath, and my name is MacGregor.
My foot is on my native heath, and my name is MacGregor.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
