Sir Walter Scott ( 10 of 55 )
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.
I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
 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. 
A friend always loves, but he who loves is not always a friend.
A friend always loves, but he who loves is not always a friend.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
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.
Great talent has always a little madness mixed up with it.
Great talent has always a little madness mixed up with it.
 The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
 And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
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 The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
 And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
  The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
   And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears. 
He is most powerful who governs himself.
He is most powerful who governs himself.