Maxioms by Oliver Goldsmith
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.
Man wants but little here below,
Nor wants that little long.
Man wants but little here below,
Nor wants that little long.
There is no arguing with him, for if his pistol misses fire, he knocks you down with the butt end read more
There is no arguing with him, for if his pistol misses fire, he knocks you down with the butt end of it.
Tenderness is a virtue.
Tenderness is a virtue.
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.
