Washington Irving
Birthday:
3 April 1783, New York City, New York, USA
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.
They who drink beer will think beer.
They who drink beer will think beer.
Great minds have purposes; little minds have wishes. Little minds are subdued by misfortunes; great minds rise above them.
Great minds have purposes; little minds have wishes. Little minds are subdued by misfortunes; great minds rise above them.
I've had it with you and your emotional constipation!
I've had it with you and your emotional constipation!
There is a certain relief in change, even though it be from bad to worse; as I have found in traveling in a stage-coach, that it is often a ...Show more »
There is a certain relief in change, even though it be from bad to worse; as I have found in traveling in a stage-coach, that it is often a comfort to shift one's position and be bruised in a new place. Show less «
Whenever a man's friends begin to compliment him about looking young, he may be sure that they think he is growing old.
Whenever a man's friends begin to compliment him about looking young, he may be sure that they think he is growing old.
Who ever hears of fat men heading a riot, or herding together in turbulent mobs?--No--no, 'tis your lean, hungry men who are continually wor...Show more »
Who ever hears of fat men heading a riot, or herding together in turbulent mobs?--No--no, 'tis your lean, hungry men who are continually worrying society, and setting the whole community by the ears. Show less «
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.
