Hugh MacDiarmid quotes

The number of people who can copulate properly may be few; the number who can write well are infinitely fewer. (Hugh MacDiarmid)
I amna fou' sae muckle as tired - deid dune. It's gey and hard wark coupin' gless for gless Wi' Cruivie and Gilsanquhar and the like, And I'm no' juist as bauld as aince I wes. View quote
Hugh MacDiarmid
It is time we in Scotland put England in its proper place and instead of our leaning on England and taking inspiration from her, we should lean and turn to Europe, for it is there our future prosperity lies. View quote
Hugh MacDiarmid
There are plenty of ruined buildings in the world but no ruined stones. View quote
Hugh MacDiarmid
Our principal writers have nearly all been fortunate in escaping regular education. View quote
Hugh MacDiarmid
If there's a sword-like sang That can cut Scotland clear O a' the warld beside Rax me the hilt o't here. For there's nae jewal till Frae the rest o earth it's free, Wi the starry separateness I'd fain to Scotland gie. View quote
Hugh MacDiarmid
The rose of all the world is not for me. I want for my part Only the little white rose of Scotland That smells sharp and sweet - and breaks the heart. View quote
Hugh MacDiarmid
I'll ha'e nae hauf-way hoose, but aye be whaur Extremes meet - it's the only way I ken To dodge the curst conceit o' bein' richt That damns the vast majority o' men. View quote
Hugh MacDiarmid