Washington Irving Quotes

They who drink beer will think beer. Washington Irving

There is a healthful hardiness about real dignity that never dreads contact and communion with others however humble. Washington Irving

There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard. Washington Irving

Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them. Washington Irving

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

Who ever hears of fat men heading a riot, or herding together in turbulent mobs? No, no, it is your lean, hungry men who are continually worrying society, and setting the whole community by the ears. Washington Irving

My only fear is that I may live too long. This would be a subject of dread to me. Washington Irving