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Quotes by Oliver Goldsmith

"The dancing pair that simply sought renown,By holding out to tire each other downThe swain mistrustless of his smutted face,Whil"

By Oliver Goldsmith

"Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no fibs."

By Oliver Goldsmith

"Hope, like the gleaming taper's light, Adorns and cheers our way And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray."

By Oliver Goldsmith

"Don't let us make imaginary evils, when you know we have so many real ones to encounter."

By Oliver Goldsmith

"Ill fares the land, to hast'ning ill a prey, Where wealth accumulates, and men decay Princes and Lords may flourish, or may fade"

By Oliver Goldsmith

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