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Washington Irving Quotes

Total quotes: 4

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Washington Irving

Birthname

Birthday: April 3, 1783

Death: November 28, 1859

Nationality: United States Of America

Occupations: Essayist, Poet Lawyer, Journalist, Diplomat, Playwright

Total quotes: 4

“Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.”

— Washington Irving, A quote by Washington Irving

Tagged: great minds, Intelligence, Knowledge, Wisdom, purpose, Action

“Great minds have purpose, others have wishes. Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortunes; but great minds rise above them.”

— Washington Irving, The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon(1819–1820)

Tagged: great minds, purpose

“The favorite spectre of Sleepy Hollow, the Headless Horseman, who had been heard several times of late, patrolling the country; and, it was said, tethered his horse nightly among the graves in the churchyard.”

— Washington Irving, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories(Sterling Unabridged Classics)

Tagged: Horror Stories

“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, 21 Absolutely Heartwrenching Quotes On Loss And Grief

Tagged: Grief, Grieving, Loss, Love, Beloved, Broken Heart, Contrition, Unspeakable Love, Weakness, Power, Tears, Sacredness

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