Walter Scott was a Scottish biographer, poet, novelist and historian. He earned his degree from Edinburg University of Arts and Law. He devoted his time in exploring the Border country to learn about the world around him. Even the childhood illness that left him lame in one leg couldn't prevent him from producing remarkable works in Scottish literature, mainly Romanticism. His famous works include Waverly, Ivanhoe, Old Mortality, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, The Bride of Lammermoor and The Heart of Midlothian. Scott is known for his remarkable writing. He sketched his characters and plots in such a way that it reflected the lives of ordinary people, whether rich or poor, who got caught up in life-changing violent, dramatic incidents in history. Tolerance and social equality were the major themes of his historical works. He believed that every human being, regardless of his ancestry, class, religion and political views, must live an upright life. He was the first novelist to express the conflicts of opposing cultures. He portrayed kings, soldier, merchants and peasants quite realistically. The 18th century enlightenment had a major influence on Scott's work. Despite believing in social progress, he didn't reject his past traditions. Here are some of the most famous quotes by Sir Walter Scott. Most of Scott's popular quotes are from 'Ivanhoe' and 'The Lay of the Last Minstrel'.
For he that does good, having the unlimited power to do evil, deserves praise not only for the good which he performs, but for the evil which he forbears.
I have heard men talk about the blessings of freedom," he said to himself, "but I wish any wise man would teach me what use to make of it now that I have it.
A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect.
We shall never learn to feel and respect our real calling and destiny, unless we have taught ourselves to consider every thing as moonshine, compared with the education of the heart.
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 Scott
One crowded hour of glorious life is worth an age without a name
And please return it. You may think this a strange request, but I find that although my friends are poor arithmeticians, they are nearly all of them good bookkeepers.
