Quotes by Irving, Washington

The tongue is the only instrument that gets sharper with use. >>

There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard. >>

Great minds have purposes; others have wishes. >>

Quotations about Genius

In every work of genius we recognize our own rejected thoughts; they c >>

Thousands of geniuses live and die undiscovered -- either by themselve >>

Talent is a faculty that is highly developed, but genius commands all >>

Rising genius always shoots out its rays from among the clouds, but these will gradually roll away and disappear as it ascends to its steady luster.

Irving, Washington