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Washington Irving Quotes

Washington Irving quotes

American Writer April 3, 1783 – November 28, 1859

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Washington Irving quote: "The natural effect of sorrow over the dead is to refine and..."
The natural effect of sorrow over the dead is to refine and elevate the mind. Washington Irving
Washington Irving quote: "Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in..."
Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart. Washington Irving
They are given to all kinds of marvellous beliefs; are subject to trances and visions; and frequently see strange sights, and hear music and voices in the air. Washington Irving
To look upon its grass grown yard, where the sunbeams seem to sleep so quietly, one would think that there at tleast the dead might rest in peace. Washington Irving
There is in every 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. Washington Irving
Washington Irving quote: "I profess not to know how women's hearts are wooed and won. To..."
I profess not to know how women's hearts are wooed and won. To me they have always been matters of riddle and admiration. Washington Irving
It is almost startling to hear this warning of departed time sounding among the tombs, and telling the lapse of the hour, which, like a billow, has rolled us onward towards the grave. Washington Irving
Washington Irving quote: "Others may write from the head, but he writes from the heart,..."
Others may write from the head, but he writes from the heart, and the heart will always understand him. Washington Irving
Washington Irving quote: "There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard."
There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard. Washington Irving
Washington Irving quote: "Marriage is the torment of one, the felicity of two, the..."
Marriage is the torment of one, the felicity of two, the strife and enmity of three. Washington Irving
History fades into fable; fact becomes clouded with doubt and controversy; the inscription molders from the tablet; the statue falls from the pedestal. Columns, arches, pyramids, what are they but heaps of sand—and their epitaphs, but characters written in the dust? Washington Irving
Washington Irving quote: "Those men are most apt to be obsequious and conciliating..."
Those men are most apt to be obsequious and conciliating abroad, who are under the discipline of shrews at home. Washington Irving
Who ever hears of fat men heading a riot, or herding together in turbulent mobs? No - no, your lean, hungry men who are continually worrying society, and setting the whole community by the ears. Washington Irving
Washington Irving quote: "There is a healthful hardiness about real dignity that never..."
There is a healthful hardiness about real dignity that never dreads contact and communion with others however humble. Washington Irving
Washington Irving quote: "Great minds have purposes; others have wishes."
Great minds have purposes; others have wishes. Washington Irving

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