Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 – November 28, 1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century.
He is the true enchanter, whose spell operates, not upon the senses, but upon the imagination and the heart. Use this quote
A woman's whole life is a history of the affections. Use this quote
Acting provides the fulfillment of never being fulfilled. You're never as good as you'd like to be. So there's always something to hope for. Use this quote
Those men are most apt to be obsequious and conciliating abroad, who are under the discipline of shrews at home. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart. Use this quote
Marriage is the torment of one, the felicity of two, the strife and enmity of three. Use this quote
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles. Use this quote
The natural effect of sorrow over the dead is to refine and elevate the mind. Use this quote
