6 Washington Irving Quotes on Character

Washington Irving quotes on character

11. 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.

13. A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edge tool that grows keener with constant use.

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

25. In his private dealings he was just. He treated friends and strangers, the rich and poor, the powerful and weak, with equity, and was beloved by the common people for the affability with which he received them, and listened to their complaints.[...] His military triumphs awakened no pride nor vain glory, as they would have done had they been effected for selfish purposes. In the time of his greatest power he maintained the same simplicity of manners and appearance as in the days of his adversity. So far from affecting a regal state, he was displeased if, on entering a room, any unusual testimonials of respect were shown to him. If he aimed at a universal dominion, it was the dominion of faith; as to the temporal rule which grew up in his hands, as he used it without ostentation, so he took no step to perpetuate it in his family

33. Kindness in women, not their beauteous looks, shall win my love.

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