Sir Walter Scott

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.

Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.

Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.

Consider an enemy may become a friend.

Consider an enemy may become a friend.

England was merry England, when
Old Christmas brought his sports again.
'Twas Christmas broach'd the mightiest ale;
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England was merry England, when
Old Christmas brought his sports again.
'Twas Christmas broach'd the mightiest ale;
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale;
A Christmas gambol oft could cheer
The poor man's heart through half the year.

Scared out of his seven senses.

Scared out of his seven senses.