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“ He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles. ”

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Oh, what a tangled web we weave...when first we practice to deceive.

~ Walter Scott

I pretend not to be a champion of that same naked virtue called truth, to the very outrance. I can consent that her charms be hidden with a veil, were it but for decency's sake.

~ Walter Scott

My hope, my heaven, my trust must be,My gentle guide, in following thee.

~ Walter Scott

Fight on, brave knights! Man dies, but glory lives! Fight on; death is better than defeat! Fight on brave knights! for bright eyes behold your deeds!

~ Walter Scott