Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart.
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"Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart." — Washington Irving
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Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart. — Washington Irving
About Washington Irving
Washington Irving was a Writer from United States (1783–1859).
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This quote is attributed to Washington Irving, a Writer from United States.
When did Washington Irving live?
Washington Irving lived from 1783 – 1859.