Maxioms by Oliver Goldsmith
I chose my wife, as she did her wedding gown, for qualities that would wear well.
I chose my wife, as she did her wedding gown, for qualities that would wear well.
Blest be those feasts, with simple plenty crowned,
Where all the ruddy family around
Laugh at the read more
Blest be those feasts, with simple plenty crowned,
Where all the ruddy family around
Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail
Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale.
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Careless their merits or their faults to scan,
His pity gave ere charity began.
Careless their merits or their faults to scan,
His pity gave ere charity began.
Nobody with me at sea but myself.
Nobody with me at sea but myself.
