Washington Irving

Quotes

• “A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of pros...”
• “There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten tho...”
• “Honest good humor is the oil and wine of a merry meeting, and there is no jovial companionship equal to that where the j...”
• “Great minds have purpose, others have wishes. Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortunes; but great minds rise ab...”
• “Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the ...”
• “There is a sacredness in tears....They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition and of unspeakable l...”
• “Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.”