More Quotes by Washington Irving
Surely happiness is reflective, like the light of heaven; and every countenance, bright with smiles, and glowing with innocent enjoyment, is a mirror transmitting to others the rays of a supreme and ever-shining benevolence.
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.
Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart.
Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.
The easiest thing to do, whenever you fail, is to put yourself down by blaming your lack of ability for your misfortunes.
There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard.
A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.
Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.
It is not poverty so much as pretense that harasses a ruined man.
There is a healthful hardiness about real dignity that never dreads contact and communion with others however humble.
