Maxioms by Sir Walter Scott
Heap on more wood! the wind is chill; But let it whistle as it will, We'll keep our Christmas merry read more
Heap on more wood! the wind is chill; But let it whistle as it will, We'll keep our Christmas merry still.
Time rolls his ceaseless course.
Time rolls his ceaseless course.
Woe to the youth whom Fancy gains,
Winning from Reason's hand the reins,
Pity and woe! for read more
Woe to the youth whom Fancy gains,
Winning from Reason's hand the reins,
Pity and woe! for such a mind
Is soft contemplative, and kind.
He makes a great row but does nothing.
He makes a great row but does nothing.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
He is most powerful who governs himself.