Maxioms by Sir Walter Scott
Well, then--our course is chosen--spread the sail--
Heave oft the lead, and mark the soundings well--
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Well, then--our course is chosen--spread the sail--
Heave oft the lead, and mark the soundings well--
Look to the helm, good master--many a shoal
Marks this stern coast, and rocks, where sits the Siren
Who, like ambition, lures men to their ruin.
Profan'd the God-given strength, and marr'd the lofty line.
Profan'd the God-given strength, and marr'd the lofty line.
Do what you should, not what you may.
Do what you should, not what you may.
With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.
With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.
Crime oft recoils upon the author's head.
Crime oft recoils upon the author's head.
