More Quotes by Washington Irving
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.
There is in every true woman's heart, a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity, but which kindles up and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity.
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
There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power.
There is a healthful hardiness about real dignity that never dreads contact and communion with others however humble.
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.
Villainy wears many masks; none so dangerous as the mask of virtue.
Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.
