Ridicule has always been the enemy of enthusiasm, and the only worthy opponent to ridicule is success.
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As writers become more numerous, it is natural for readers to become more indolent; whence must necessarily arise a desire of attaining knowledge with the greatest possible ease.Oliver Goldsmith
Who, born for the universe, narrow'd his mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind Though fraught with all learning, yet straining his throat To persuade Tommy Townshend to lend him a vote. Who too deep for his hearers still went on refining, And thought of convincing while they thought of dining Though equal to all things, for all things unfit Too nice for a statesman, too proud for a wit.
Oliver Goldsmith
Unequal combinations are always disadvantageous to the weaker side.
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All that a husband or wife really wants is to be pitied a little, praised a little, and appreciated a little.
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A kind and gentle heart he had, To comfort friends and foes The naked every day he clad When he put on his clothes.
Oliver Goldsmith
Dont let us make imaginary evils, when you know we have so many real ones to encounter.
Oliver Goldsmith
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