Washington Irving
Great minds have purposes, others have wishes. Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.
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Great minds have purposes, others have wishes. Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them. - Washington Irving quote

Great minds have purposes, others have wishes. Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.

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Washington Irving

Washington Irving

Writer, historian and diplomat from the United States

April 3rd, 1783 - November 28th, 1859