"I endeavor to take things as they come with cheerfulness, and when I cannot get a dinner to suit my taste, I endeavor to get a taste to suit my dinner."
— Washington Irving

January 1, 1970

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Letter to William Irving, Jr., about his positive attitude acquired while traveling in Europe.