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

Good people all, with one accord,
Lament for Madame Blaize,
Who never wanted a good word--
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Good people all, with one accord,
Lament for Madame Blaize,
Who never wanted a good word--
From those who spoke her praise.

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.

O Luxury! thou curst by Heaven's decree.

O Luxury! thou curst by Heaven's decree.

Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam,
His first best country ever is at home.

Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam,
His first best country ever is at home.