More Quotes by Washington Irving
No man is so methodical as a complete idler, and none so scrupulous in measuring out his time as he whose time is worth nothing.
Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.
Some minds seem almost to create themselves, springing up under every disadvantage and working their solitary but irresistible way through a thousand obstacles.
after a man passes 60 , his mischief is mainly in his head
One of the greatest and simplest tools for learning more and growing is doing more.
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.
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.
Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.
He who would greatly deserve must greatly dare.
He that drinks beer, thinks beer.