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.
Trade's proud empire hastes to swift decay.
Trade's proud empire hastes to swift decay.
Tenderness is a virtue.
Tenderness is a virtue.
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.
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.
By every remove I only drag a greater length of chain.
By every remove I only drag a greater length of chain.
The whitewash'd wall, the nicely sanded floor,
The varnish'd clock that click'd behind the door;
The chest read more
The whitewash'd wall, the nicely sanded floor,
The varnish'd clock that click'd behind the door;
The chest contriv'd a double debt to pay,
A bed by night, a chest of drawers by day.
Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.
Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.
Every pang that rends the heart.
Every pang that rends the heart.
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
