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Washington Irving Quotes
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Some minds seem almost to create themselves, springing up under every disadvantage and working their solitary but irresistible way through a thousand obstacles.
Into the space of one little hour sins enough may be conjured up by evil tongues to blast the fame of a whole life of virtue.
A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.
One point is certain, that truth is one and immutable; until the jurors all agree, they cannot all be right.
It is but seldom that any one overt act produces hostilities between two nations; there exists, more commonly, a previous jealousy and ill will, a predisposition to take offense.
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.
I am always at a loss to know how much to believe my own stories.
There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard.
A sharp tongue is the only edge-tool that grows keener with constant use.
Diplomacy Quote
There are times when even the greatest tactician in diplomatic cunning is outclassed in his own game. It is then that he discovers that all that he thought he had gained is but loss, and that what is left of national honor and dignity is but the shadow of an illustrious past that is gone forever, or of a potentially great future that will never come.
Success Quote
Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.
Funny Quote
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.
Happiness Quote
Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is.
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