Quote by Washington Irving
An inexhaustible good nature is one of the most precious gifts of

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. – Washington Irving

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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. – Washington Irving

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Mothers
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After all, it is the divinity within that makes the divinity without and I have been more fascinated by a woman of talent and intelligence, though deficient in personal charms, than I have been by the most regular beauty. – Washington Irving

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It seems to never occur to fools that merit and good fortune are closely united. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country. – George Washington

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Lifes pretty good, and why wouldnt it be? Im a pirate, after all. – Johnny Depp

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It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer. – E. B. White

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It was a very emotional dinner… Everyone shared personal stories about her and gave her words of encouragement and inspiration. Everyone tried to remain positive. – Lil Kim

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Besides the actual reading in class of many poems, I would suggest you do two things: first, while teaching everything you can and keeping free of it, teach that poetry is a mode of discourse that differs from logical exposition. – A. R. Ammons

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