Washington Irving Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“An inexhaustible good nature is one of the most precious gifts of heaven, spreading itself like oil over the troubled sea of thought, and keeping the mind smooth and equable in the roughest weather.”

“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.”

“A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.”

“Nothing is enough for the man to whom enough is to little.”

“There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard.”

“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.”

“There is a serene and settled majesty to woodland scenery that enters into the soul and delights and elevates it, and fills it with noble inclinations.”

“They who drink beer will think beer.”

“One of the greatest and simplest tools for learning more and growing is doing more.”

“Those men are most apt to be obsequious and conciliating abroad, who are under the discipline of shrews at home.”