The village all declared how much he knew;
'Twas certain he could write and cypher too.
Oliver Goldsmith quote When lovely woman stoops to folly
And finds too late that men betray,
What charm can soothe her melancholy,
What art can wash her guilt away?
Oliver Goldsmith quote Aromatic plants bestow no spicy fragrance while they grow; but crush'd or trodden to the ground, diffuse their balmy sweets around.
Oliver Goldsmith quote Hope is such a bait, it covers any hook.
Oliver Goldsmith quote Be not affronted at a joke. If one throw salt at thee, thou wilt receive no harm, unless thou art raw.
Oliver Goldsmith quote Man wants but little here below, nor wants that little long.
Oliver Goldsmith quote The hours we pass with happy prospects in view are more pleasing than those crowded with fruition.
Oliver Goldsmith quote You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips.
Oliver Goldsmith quote Biography
Anglo-Irish writer, poet, playwright 1730-74