More Quotes by Washington Irving
He who thinks much says but little in proportion to his thoughts. He selects that language which will convey his ideas in the most explicit and direct manner. He tries to compress as much thought as possible into a few words. On the contrary, the man who talks everlastingly and promiscuously, who seems to have an exhaustless magazine of sound, crowds so many words into his thoughts that he always obscures, and very frequently conceals them.
The tongue is the only instrument that gets sharper with use.
There is a serene and settled majesty to woodland scenery that enters into the soul and delights and elevates it, and fills it with noble inclinations.
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.
He that drinks beer, thinks beer.
Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.
Marriage is the torment of one, the felicity of two, the strife and enmity of three.
Villainy wears many masks; none so dangerous as the mask of virtue.
There is a healthful hardiness about real dignity that never dreads contact and communion with others however humble.
The easiest thing to do, whenever you fail, is to put yourself down by blaming your lack of ability for your misfortunes.
