Washington Irving quote: Balt Van Tassel was an easy indulgent soul; he loved his daughter better even than his pipe, and, like a ...

Balt Van Tassel was an easy indulgent soul; he loved his daughter better even than his pipe, and, like a reasonable man and an excellent father, let her have her way in everything.

~ Washington Irving ~

Photo by Bri Schneiter

Photo by Pixabay

Photo by Ákos Szabó

Photo by Ian Turnell

Photo by Pixabay

Photo by Lisa from Pexels

Photo by Pixabay

Balt Van Tassel was an easy indulgent soul; he loved his daughter better even than his pipe, and, li...

Picture of Washington Irving — Washington IrvingThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow

More Washington Irving quotes

"
There is, perhaps, no class of men on the face of the earth, says Captain Bonneville, who lead a life of more continued exertion, peril, and excitemen...

"
I profess not to know how women’s hearts are wooed and won. To me they have always been matters of riddle and admiration. Some seem to have but one vu...

"
...ducks and geese are foolish things, and must be looked after, but girls can take care of themselves.

"
No! no! My engagement is with no bride--the worms! the worms expect me! I am a dead man--I have been slain by robbers--my body lies at Wurtzburg--at m...