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

He who fights and runs away May live to fight another day.

- Oliver Goldsmith

Don't let us make imaginary evils, when you know we have so many real ones to encounter.

- Oliver Goldsmith

And e'en while fashion's brightest arts decoy, The heart distrusting asks if this be joy.

- Oliver Goldsmith

You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips.

- Oliver Goldsmith

People seldom improve when they have no other model but themselves to copy.

- Oliver Goldsmith

I love everything that's old, - old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine.

- Oliver Goldsmith

When a person has no need to borrow they find multitudes willing to lend.

- Oliver Goldsmith