Maxioms by Walter Scott
Look back, and smile on perils past.
Look back, and smile on perils past.
Credit is like a looking-glass, which when once sullied by a breath, may be wiped clear again; but if once read more
Credit is like a looking-glass, which when once sullied by a breath, may be wiped clear again; but if once cracked can never be repaired.
It is more than probable that the average man could, with no injury to his health, increase his efficiency fifty read more
It is more than probable that the average man could, with no injury to his health, increase his efficiency fifty percent.
The race of mankind would perish did they cease to aid each other. We cannot exist without mutual help. All read more
The race of mankind would perish did they cease to aid each other. We cannot exist without mutual help. All therefore that need aid have a right to ask it from their fellow-men; and no one who has the power of granting can refuse it without guilt.
It is wonderful what strength of purpose and boldness and energy of will are roused by the assurance that we read more
It is wonderful what strength of purpose and boldness and energy of will are roused by the assurance that we are doing our duty.
