More Quotes by Washington Irving
after a man passes 60 , his mischief is mainly in his head
He that drinks beer, thinks beer.
The idol of today pushes the hero of yesterday out of our recollection; and will, in turn, be supplanted by his successor of tomorrow.
The tongue is the only instrument that gets sharper with use.
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.
There is a healthful hardiness about real dignity that never dreads contact and communion with others however humble.
Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.
A woman's whole life is a history of the affections.
It is not poverty so much as pretense that harasses a ruined man.
Small minds are subdued by misfortunes, greater minds overcome them.