Washington Irving Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“Some minds seem almost to create themselves, springing up under every disadvantage and working their solitary but irresistible way through a thousand obstacles.”

“The idol of today pushes the hero of yesterday out of our recollection; and will, in turn, be supplanted by his successor of tomorrow.”

“Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.”

“Kindness in women, not their beauteous looks, shall win my love.”

“The sorrow for the dead is the only sorrow from which we refuse to be divorced. Every other wound we seek to heal - every other affliction to forget: but this wound we consider it a duty to keep open - this affliction we cherish and brood over in solitude.”

“Age is a matter of feeling, not of years.”

“There is a healthful hardiness about real dignity that never dreads contact and communion with others however humble.”

“The easiest thing to do, whenever you fail, is to put yourself down by blaming your lack of ability for your misfortunes.”

“A sharp tongue is the only edge tool that grows keener with constant use.”

“A woman's whole life is a history of the affections.”