There is no character in the comedy of human life more difficult to play well than that of an old bachelor. Washington Irving More Quotes by Washington Irving More Quotes From Washington Irving There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. Washington Irving marriagesympathylove Great minds have purposes; others have wishes. Washington Irving positivemeaningfulinspirational A mother is the truest friend we have. Washington Irving truestmommother The love of a mother is never exhausted. It never changes - it never tires - it endures through all; in good repute, in bad repute. In the face of the world's condemnation, a mother's love still lives on. Washington Irving motherfacesworld 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. Washington Irving mothers-dayfamilybest-friend There is an enduring tenderness in the love of a mother to a son that trancends all other affections of the heart Washington Irving motherheartson There rise authors now and then, who seem proof against the mutability of language, because they have rooted themselves in the unchanging principles of human nature. Washington Irving languageprincipleswriting One of the greatest and simplest tools for learning more and growing is doing more. Washington Irving growingtoolsage 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. Washington Irving encouragingkindnesslying Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart. Washington Irving broken-heartbreak-uplove Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart. Washington Irving christmasheartthank-you It was the policy of the good old gentleman to make his children feel that home was the happiest place in the world; and I value this delicious home-feeling as one of the choicest gifts a parent can bestow. Washington Irving parenthomechildren Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them. Washington Irving successmotivationalinspirational I have never found, in anything outside of the four walls of my study, an enjoyment equal to sitting at my writing desk with a clean page, a new theme, and a mind awake. Washington Irving wallmindwriting The tongue is the only instrument that gets sharper with use. Washington Irving communicationhumorfunny Surely happiness is reflective, like the light of heaven. Washington Irving lightheaven The only happy author in this world is he who is below the care of reputation. Washington Irving reputationcareworld A father may turn his back on his child, brothers and sisters may become inveterate enemies, husbands may desert their wives, wives their husbands. But a mother's love endures through all. Washington Irving sisterfamilylove A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles. Washington Irving smilehappinesslife There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. Washington Irving sadstrengthsympathy
