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More Quotes by Washington Irving
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.
Small minds are subdued by misfortunes, greater minds overcome them.
Some minds seem almost to create themselves, springing up under every disadvantage and working their solitary but irresistible way through a thousand obstacles.
Surely happiness is reflective, like the light of heaven
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 who would greatly deserve must greatly dare.
Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.
Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.
It is not poverty so much as pretense that harasses a ruined man.
The tongue is the only instrument that gets sharper with use.
