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Washington Irving
Find important quotes and citations by the author Washington Irving.
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Quote 3086
A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our heartsMore quotes on the topics: parents family secureness reliability truth
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Quote 1967
Christmas! 'Tis the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial fire of charity in the heartMore quotes on the topics: christmas
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Quote 1926
There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than 10,000 tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable loveMore quotes on the topics: tears weakness power grief love consolation condolence
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Quote 833
Whenever a man's friends begin to compliment him about looking young, he may be sure that they think he is growing old.More quotes on the topics: friendship age compliment beauty
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