Oliver Goldsmith

There is nothing so absurd or ridiculous that has not at some time been said by some philosopher.

There is nothing so absurd or ridiculous that has not at some time been said by some philosopher.

The king himself has follow'd her
When she has walk'd before.

The king himself has follow'd her
When she has walk'd before.

Where village statesmen talk'd with looks profound.
And news much older than their ale went round.

Where village statesmen talk'd with looks profound.
And news much older than their ale went round.

The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I
had gained a read more

The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I
had gained a new friend. When I read a book over I have perused
before, it resembles the meeting with an old one.

Friendship is a disinterested commerce between equals; love, an abject intercourse between tyrants and slaves.'

Friendship is a disinterested commerce between equals; love, an abject intercourse between tyrants and slaves.'