Quote by Walter Scott
The race of mankind would perish did they cease to aid each other.

The race of mankind would perish did they cease to aid each other. We cannot exist without mutual help. All therefore that need aid have a right to ask it from their fellow-men and no one who has the power of granting can refuse it without guilt. – Walter Scott

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It is wonderful what strength of purpose and boldness and energy of will are roused by the assurance that we are doing our duty. – Walter Scott

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Do not Christians and Heathens, Jews and Gentiles, poets and philosophers, unite in allowing the starry influences? – Walter Scott

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Unless a tree has borne blossoms in spring, you will vainly look for fruit on it in autumn. – Walter Scott

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