“To be ambitious of true honor, of the true glory and perfection of our natures, is the very principle and incentive of virtue.”
Other Walter Scott Quotes
Discretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of life.
Walter Scott 
61% of people like this quote
There is a vulgar incredulity, which in historical matters, as well as in those of religion, finds it easier to doubt than to examine.
Walter Scott
59% of people like this quote
To all, to each, a fair good-night, and pleasing dreams, and slumbers light.
Walter Scott
59% of people like this quote
Success or failure in business is caused more by the mental attitude even than by mental capacities.
Walter Scott
59% of people like this quote
'Tis sweet to know there is an eye will mark our coming, and look brighter when we come.
Walter Scott
58% of people like this quote