Oliver Goldsmith ( 10 of 116 )
On the stage he was natural, simple, affecting
'Twas only that when he was off, he was acting.
On the stage he was natural, simple, affecting
'Twas only that when he was off, he was acting.
Tenderness is a virtue.
Tenderness is a virtue.
Trade's proud empire hastes to swift decay.
Trade's proud empire hastes to swift decay.
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.
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
By every remove I only drag a greater length of chain.
By every remove I only drag a greater length of chain.
Every pang that rends the heart.
Every pang that rends the heart.
Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.
Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.
Gay, sprightly, land of mirth and social ease
Pleased with thyself, whom all the world can please.
Gay, sprightly, land of mirth and social ease
Pleased with thyself, whom all the world can please.
Turn, gentle Hermit of the Dale,
And guide my lonely way
To where you taper cheers the read more
Turn, gentle Hermit of the Dale,
And guide my lonely way
To where you taper cheers the vale
With hospitable ray.
