Ill fares the land, to hastening ills a prey, Where wealth accumulates, and men decay. Oliver Goldsmith More Quotes by Oliver Goldsmith More Quotes From Oliver Goldsmith Near yonder thorn, that lifts its head on high, Oliver Goldsmith eyenutslying Nothing is so contemptible as that affectation of wisdom, which some display, by universal incredulity. Oliver Goldsmith incredulitydisplayuniversal Blest be that spot, where cheerful guests retire Oliver Goldsmith painsimplefire A French woman is a perfect architect in dress: she never, with Gothic ignorance, mixes the orders; she never tricks out a snobby Doric shape with Corinthian finery; or, to speak without metaphor, she conforms to general fashion only when it happens not to be repugnant to private beauty. Oliver Goldsmith fashionignoranceorder Processions, cavalcades, and all that fund of gay frippery, furnished out by tailors, barbers, and tire-women, mechanically influence the mind into veneration; an emperor in his nightcap would not meet with half the respect of an emperor with a crown. Oliver Goldsmith gayhalfmind I learn several great truths; as that it is impossible to see into the ways of futurity, that punishment always attends the villain, that love is the fond soother of the human breast. Oliver Goldsmith punishmentexperiencelove-is But me, not destined such delights to share, Oliver Goldsmith circlesviewssky Is it that Nature, attentive to the preservation of mankind, increases our wishes to live, while she lessens our enjoyments, and as she robs the senses of every pleasure, equips imag-ination in the spoil? Oliver Goldsmith pleasureagewish Paltry affectation, strained allusions, and disgusting finery are easily attained by those who choose to wear them; they are but too frequently the badges of ignorance or of stupidity, whenever it would endeavor to please. Oliver Goldsmith endeavorstupidityignorance Alas! the joys that fortune brings Oliver Goldsmith decayfortunejoy The wisdom of the ignorant somewhat resembles the instinct of animals; it is diffused in but a very narrow sphere, but within the circle it acts with vigor, uniformity, and success. Oliver Goldsmith circleswisdomanimal Mortifications are often more painful than real calamities. Oliver Goldsmith shamepainfulreal And the weak soul, within itself unbless'd, Leans for all pleasure on another's breast. Oliver Goldsmith pleasureweaknesssoul The volume of Nature is the book of knowledge. Oliver Goldsmith volumenaturebook The hawthorn bush, with seats beneath the shade, For talking age and whispering lovers made. Oliver Goldsmith whisperingagetalking How blest is he who crowns in shades like these A youth of labour with an age of ease! Oliver Goldsmith crownsageretirement At night returning, every labour sped, Oliver Goldsmith homenightchildren A silent address is the genuine eloquence of sincerity. Oliver Goldsmith addressessinceritysilent Here let me sit in sorrow for mankind. Oliver Goldsmith let-memankindsorrow Nobody with me at sea but myself. Oliver Goldsmith solitudesea
