Oliver Goldsmith

Life has been compared to a race, but the allusion improves by observing, that the most swift are usually the read more

Life has been compared to a race, but the allusion improves by observing, that the most swift are usually the least manageable and the most likely to stray from the course. Great abilities have always been less serviceable to the possessors than moderate ones.

But winter lingering chills the lap of May.

But winter lingering chills the lap of May.

To what happy accident is it that we owe so unexpected a visit?

To what happy accident is it that we owe so unexpected a visit?

And his best riches, ignorance of wealth.

And his best riches, ignorance of wealth.

Every pang that rends the heart.

Every pang that rends the heart.