4 Washington Irving Quotes on Family

Washington Irving quotes on family

7. How convenient it would be to many of our great men and great families of doubtful origin, could they have the privilege of the heroes of yore, who, whenever their origin was involved in obscurity, modestly announced themselves descended from a god.

12. Those men are most apt to be obsequious and conciliating abroad, who are under the discipline of shrews at home.

26. 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.

32. Here's to your good health, and your family's good health, and may you all live long and prosper.