Marriage is the torment of one, the felicity of two, the strife and enmity of three. Washington Irving on marriage
An inexhaustible good nature is one of the most precious gifts of heaven, spreading itself like oil over the troubled sea of thought, and keeping the mind smooth and equable in the roughest weather. Washington Irving on nature
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 on power
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles. Washington Irving on smile
Who ever hears of fat men heading a riot, or herding together in turbulent mobs? No - no, your lean, hungry men who are continually worrying society, and setting the whole community by the ears. Washington Irving on society
The natural effect of sorrow over the dead is to refine and elevate the mind. Washington Irving on sympathy
The natural principle of war is to do the most harm to our enemy with the least harm to ourselves and this of course is to be effected by stratagem. Washington Irving on war
Kindness in women, not their beauteous looks, shall win my love. Washington Irving on women
Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart. Washington Irving on christmas
A woman's life is a history of the affections. Washington Irving on affection
There is a certain relief in change, even though it be from bad to worse! As I have often found in travelling in a stagecoach, that it is often a comfort to shift one's position, and be bruised in a new place. Washington Irving on change
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smil Washington Irving on kindness
Marriage is the torment of one, the felicity of two, the strife and enmity of three. Washington Irving on marriage
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 on mother
A woman's whole life is a history of the affections. Washington Irving on women