Oliver Goldsmith ( 10 of 116 )
Tenderness is a virtue.
Tenderness is a virtue.
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
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.
Trade's proud empire hastes to swift decay.
Trade's proud empire hastes to swift decay.
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.
The nakedness of the indigent world may be clothed from the
trimmings of the vain.
The nakedness of the indigent world may be clothed from the
trimmings of the vain.
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.
Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.
Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.
