Washington Irving Quotes
Enjoy our collection of quotes by famous people like Washington Irving, April 3, 1783 – November 28, 1859. He was an American author, essayist, biographer and historian of the early 19th century. He was best known for his short stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". We hope you enjoy these quotes by Washington Irving as one of the famous people and writers in the world. One of our favorite quotes is, "Great minds have purposes; little minds have wishes. Little minds are subdued by misfortunes; great minds rise above them."Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.
Washington Irving
The tongue is the only tool that gets sharper with use.
Washington Irving
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.
Washington Irving
Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart.
Washington Irving
Acting provides the fulfillment of never being fulfilled. You're never as good as you'd like to be. So there's always something to hope for.
Washington Irving
Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; a mother's secret hope outlives them all!
Washington Irving
Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.
Washington Irving
One of the greatest and simplest tools for learning more and growing is doing more.
Washington Irving
There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard.
Washington Irving
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