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.

How blest is he who crowns in shades like these,
A youth of labour with an age of ease.

How blest is he who crowns in shades like these,
A youth of labour with an age of ease.

Of all the plants that cover the earth and lie like a fringe of hair upon the body of our read more

Of all the plants that cover the earth and lie like a fringe of hair upon the body of our grandmother, try to obtain knowledge that you may be strengthened in life

As a wit, if not first, in the very first line.

As a wit, if not first, in the very first line.

Let observation with observant view,
Observe mankind from China to Peru.

Let observation with observant view,
Observe mankind from China to Peru.