More Quotes by Washington Irving
There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard.
Villainy wears many masks; none so dangerous as the mask of virtue.
The idol of today pushes the hero of yesterday out of our recollection; and will, in turn, be supplanted by his successor of tomorrow.
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 are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.
He who would greatly deserve must greatly dare.
Marriage is the torment of one, the felicity of two, the strife and enmity of three.
A woman's whole life is a history of the affections.
A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.
The easiest thing to do, whenever you fail, is to put yourself down by blaming your lack of ability for your misfortunes.
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.
