Maxioms by Sir Walter Scott
Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.
Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.
Art thou a friend to Roderick?
Art thou a friend to Roderick?
Time rolls his ceaseless course.
Time rolls his ceaseless course.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
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?
