Oliver Goldsmith ( 10 of 116 )
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.
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Trade's proud empire hastes to swift decay.
Trade's proud empire hastes to swift decay.
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.
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.
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.
