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Washington Irving
7 quotes
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.”