Sir Walter Scott ( 10 of 55 )
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
He invites the commission of a crime who does not forbid it, when
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He invites the commission of a crime who does not forbid it, when
it is in his power to do so.
Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.
Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.
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.
Busily engaged in doing nothing. [A squirrel in a cage.]
Busily engaged in doing nothing. [A squirrel in a cage.]
Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked
brother.
Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked
brother.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
Great talent has always a little madness mixed up with it.
Great talent has always a little madness mixed up with it.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
Fidelity, purchased with money, money can destroy.
Fidelity, purchased with money, money can destroy.
