Were I to be angry at men being fools, I could here find ample room for declamation; but, alas! I have been a fool myself; and why should I be angry with them for being something so natural to every child of humanity?
The wisdom of the ignorant somewhat resembles the instinct of animals; it is diffused in but a very narrow sphere, but within the circle it acts with… - Oliver Goldsmith
The wisdom of the ignorant somewhat resembles the instinct of animals; it is diffused in but a very narrow sphere, but within the circle it acts with…
- Oliver Goldsmith
One writer, for instance, excels at a plan or a title page, another works away at the body of the book, and a third is a dab at an index. - Oliver Goldsmith
One writer, for instance, excels at a plan or a title page, another works away at the body of the book, and a third is a dab at an index.
He who fights and runs away May live to fight another day. - Oliver Goldsmith
He who fights and runs away May live to fight another day.
Don't let us make imaginary evils, when you know we have so many real ones to encounter. - Oliver Goldsmith
Don't let us make imaginary evils, when you know we have so many real ones to encounter.
And e'en while fashion's brightest arts decoy, The heart distrusting asks if this be joy. - Oliver Goldsmith
And e'en while fashion's brightest arts decoy, The heart distrusting asks if this be joy.
You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips. - Oliver Goldsmith
You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips.
People seldom improve when they have no other model but themselves to copy. - Oliver Goldsmith
People seldom improve when they have no other model but themselves to copy.
I love everything that's old, - old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine. - Oliver Goldsmith
I love everything that's old, - old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine.
When a person has no need to borrow they find multitudes willing to lend. - Oliver Goldsmith
When a person has no need to borrow they find multitudes willing to lend.
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