Sir Walter Scott

Famous quotes containing the words sir, walter and/or scott:

    This is no Sir Galahad who lives from afar. This is a two- legged boa constrictor.
    John Lee Mahin (1902–1984)

    Give me my scallop-shell of quiet,
    My staff of faith to walk upon,
    My scrip of joy, immortal diet,
    My bottle of salvation,
    My gown of glory, hope’s true gage,
    And thus I’ll take my pilgrimage.
    —Sir Walter Raleigh (1552–1618)

    Speech is an arrangement of notes that will never be played again.
    —F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940)