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Famous Quotes in History by Washington Irving - 1


This category is for famous quotes in history by Washington Irving.

Washington Irving was an American short-story writer and essayist. He was born on April 3rd, 1783 and died on November 28th, 1859.


A Sharp Tongue


A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.


Believe


I am always at a loss to know how much to believe of my own stories.


Christmas


Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.


Compliments


Whenever a man's friends begin to compliment him about looking young, he may be sure that they think he is growing old.


Heart


A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.


Lawyers


Young lawyers attend the courts, not because they have business there but because they have no business anywhere else.


Minds


Some minds seem almost to create themselves, springing up under every disadvantage and working their solitary but irresistible way throughout a thousand obstacles.


Minds


Great minds have purposes, little minds have wishes.








 

 

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