Maxioms by Washington Irving
An inexhaustible good nature is one of the most precious gifts of heaven, spreading itself like oil over the troubled read more
An inexhaustible good nature is one of the most precious gifts of heaven, spreading itself like oil over the troubled sea of thought, and keeping the mind smooth and equable in the roughest weather.
Great minds have purposes; little minds have wishes. Little minds are subdued by misfortunes; great minds rise above them.
Great minds have purposes; little minds have wishes. Little minds are subdued by misfortunes; great minds rise above them.
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.
Great minds have purposes, others have wishes.
Great minds have purposes, others have wishes.
A tart temper never mellows with age; and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with read more
A tart temper never mellows with age; and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.