Washington Irving

There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a serenity of the mind.

Washington Irving

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

There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard.

Washington Irving

There is no character in the comedy of human life more difficult to play well than that of an old bachelor.

Washington Irving

There is nothing like the silence and loneliness of night to bring dark shadows over the brightest mind.

Washington Irving

They who drink beer will think beer.

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

With every exertion, the best of men can do but a moderate amount of good; but it seems in the power of the most contemptible individual to do incalculable mischief.

Washington Irving