All Washington Irving Quotes
- One point is certain, that truth is one and immutable; until the jurors all agree, they cannot all be right. Agree
- It is but seldom that any one overt act produces hostilities between two nations; there exists, more commonly, a previous jealousy and ill will, a… Act
- Man passes away; his name perishes from record and recollection; his history is as a tale that is told, and his very monument becomes a… Becomes
- Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America, for the universal education of the poorest classes… Absolute
- Of all the old festivals, however, that of Christmas awakens the strongest and most heartfelt associations. There is a tone of solemn and sacred feeling… All
- After all, it is the divinity within that makes the divinity without... All
- There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They… Bereavement
- Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart. Breakup
- A father may turn his back on his child, brothers and sisters may become inveterate enemies, husbands may desert their wives, wives their husbands. But… All
- Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart. Departing
- Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart. Charity
- There is in every true woman's heart, a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity, but which kindles up… Adversity
- A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles. Fountain
- Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them. Adversity
- An inexhaustible good nature is one of the most precious gifts of heaven, spreading itself like oil over the troubled sea of thought, and keeping… Attitude
- Great minds have purposes; others have wishes. Ambition
- Honest good humor is the oil and wine of a merry meeting, and there is no jovial companionship equal to that where the jokes are… Abundant
- There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard. Inspirational
- A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use. Age
- One of the greatest and simplest tools for learning more and growing is doing more. Age
- They who drink beer will think beer. Alcohol
- The sorrow for the dead is the only sorrow from which we refuse to be divorced. Every other wound we seek to heal - every… Affliction
- I've had it with you and your emotional constipation! Constipation
- The easiest thing to do, whenever you fail, is to put yourself down by blaming your lack of ability for your misfortunes. Ability
- There is a healthful hardiness about real dignity that never dreads contact and communion with others however humble. Character