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More Quotes by Washington Irving
He is the true enchanter, whose spell operates, not upon the senses, but upon the imagination and the heart.
Jealous people poison their own banquet and then eat it
A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.
Surely happiness is reflective, like the light of heaven; and every countenance, bright with smiles, and glowing with innocent enjoyment, is a mirror transmitting to others the rays of a supreme and ever-shining benevolence.
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.
One of the greatest and simplest tools for learning more and growing is doing more.
The easiest thing to do, whenever you fail, is to put yourself down by blaming your lack of ability for your misfortunes.
A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.
Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.
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.
