Walter Scott Quotes about Fate

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As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.

As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.

Walter Scott

Fate, Long, Permit

'Tis an old tale, and often told; But did my fate and wish agree, Ne'er had been read, in story old, Of maiden true betray'd for gold, That loved, or was avenged, like me!

Walter Scott

Love, Revenge, Fate

Walter Scott (1869). “Poetical Works: Complete in One Volume with All His Introd. and Notes”, p.95

Where shall the lover rest, Whom the fates sever From his true maiden's breast, Parted for ever? Where, through groves deep and high, Sounds the far billow, Where early violets die, Under the willow.

Walter Scott

Life, Fate, Sound

Sir Walter Scott (1826). “The Poetical Works of Walter Scott, Etc”, p.48

"Lambe them, lads! lambe them!" a cant phrase of the time derived from the fate of Dr. Lambe, an astrologer and quack, who was knocked on the head by the rabble in Charles the First's time.

Walter Scott

Time, Fate, Drs

Walter Scott (2016). “Peveril of the Peak, Complete: Scott's Works Vol.26”, p.453, VM eBooks