Blessed be his name, who hath appointed the quiet night to follow the busy day, and the calm sleep to refresh the wearied limbs and to compose the troubled spirit.
Walter ScottFortune may raise up or abuse the ordinary mortal, but the sage and the soldier should have minds beyond her control.
Walter ScottA sound head, an honest heart, and an humble spirit are the three best guides through time and to eternity.
Walter ScottWhen true friends meet in adverse hour; 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower. A watery way an instant seen, The darkly closing clouds between.
Walter Scott