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.
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.
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.
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.
Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.
Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.
Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.
