More Quotes by Washington Irving
A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.
I've had it with you and your emotional constipation!
after a man passes 60 , his mischief is mainly in his head
Small minds are subdued by misfortunes, greater minds overcome them.
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.
Enthusiasts soon understand each other.
Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.
Some minds seem almost to create themselves, springing up under every disadvantage and working their solitary but irresistible way through a thousand obstacles.
Honest good humor is the oil and wine of a merry meeting, and there is no jovial companionship equal to that where the jokes are rather small and laughter abundant.
