It has often been remarked of the Scottish character, that the stubbornness with which it is moulded shows most to advantage in adversity, when it seems akin to the native sycamore of their hills, which scorns to be biassed in its mode of growth even by the influence of the prevailing wind, but, shooting its branches with equal boldness in every direction, shows no weather-side to the storm, and may be broken, but can never be bended.
Walter ScottNothing perhaps increases by indulgence more than a desultory habit of reading, especially under such opportunities of gratifying it.
Walter ScottHe seems, in manner and rank, above the class of young men who take that turn; but I remember hearing them say, that the little theatre at Fairport was to open with the performance of a young gentleman, being his first appearance on any stage.—If this should be thee, Lovel!—Lovel? yes, Lovel or Belville are just the names which youngsters are apt to assume on such occasions—on my life, I am sorry for the lad.
Walter ScottMots clés youth names actors theatre
Oh, what a tangled web we weave,
When first we practise to deceive!
Mots clés deceit
Look back, and smile on perils past!
Walter ScottMots clés inspirational optimism smile perils
Are ye come light-handed, ye son of a toom whistle?
Walter ScottO, the tangled web we weave,
When first we practice to deceive.
...he at no time thought himself out of the Black Douglas's reach, any more than the good Christian supposes himself out of reach of the wiles of the devil; while every new temptation, instead of confirming his hope, seems to announce that the immediate retreat of the Evil One will be followed by some new attack yet more cunningly devised.
Walter ScottLove rules the court, the camp, the grove, and men below, and the saints above, for love is heaven, and heaven is love.
Walter ScottMots clés love
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The wretch, concentred all in self,
Living, shall forfeit fair renown,
And, doubly dying, shall go down
To the vile dust from whence he sprung,
Unwept, unhonored , and unsung.
Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832)
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