Washington Irving

11 quotations
Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.
Washington Irving · Adversity
A woman's life is a history of the affections.
Washington Irving · Affection
They who drink beer will think beer.
Washington Irving · Alcohol and Alcoholism
There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard.
Washington Irving · Jealousy
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.
Washington Irving · Kindness
Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.
Washington Irving · Love
Marriage is the torment of one, the felicity of two, the strife and enmity of three.
Washington Irving · Marriage
Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.
Washington Irving · Purpose
The natural effect of sorrow over the dead is to refine and elevate the mind.
Washington Irving · Sorrow
I am always at a loss at how much to believe of my own stories.
Washington Irving · Writers and Writing
The tongue is the only instrument that gets sharper with use.
Washington Irving · Communication

Subjects Washington Irving spoke about

Adversity Affection Alcohol and Alcoholism Communication Jealousy Kindness Love Marriage Purpose Sorrow Writers and Writing