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Washington Irving
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Quote 3280
Language gradually varies, and with it fade away the writings of authors who have flourished their allotted time.Quote 3279
There is a healthful hardiness about real dignity, that never dreads contact and communion with others, however humble.Quote 3278
History fades into fable; fact becomes clouded with doubt and controversy.Quote 3277
Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune, but great minds rise above it.More quotes on the topics: misfortune courage wisdom
Quote 3276
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity to freshen into smiles.Quote 3275
A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.More quotes on the topics: temperament age speech
Quote 3086
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 who rejoice with us in our sunshine 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 heartsMore quotes on the topics: parents family secureness reliability truth
Quote 1967
Christmas! 'Tis the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial fire of charity in the heartMore quotes on the topics: christmas
Quote 1926
There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than 10,000 tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable loveMore quotes on the topics: tears weakness power grief love consolation condolence
Quote 833
Whenever a man's friends begin to compliment him about looking young, he may be sure that they think he is growing old.More quotes on the topics: friendship age compliment beauty
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