What did Oliver Goldsmith mean by: See me, how calm I am. Ay, people are generally calm at the misfortunes of others. Oliver Goldsmith Playwright and novelist · Ireland Copy
Such is the patriot’s boast, where’er we roam, His first best country ever is at home. Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, Oliver Goldsmith, Home, Identity, Patriotism, 0 Oliver Goldsmith Playwright and novelist · Ireland
The work of eradicating crimes is not by making punishment familiar, but formidable. Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, Oliver Goldsmith, Crime, Eradication, Punishment, 0 Oliver Goldsmith Playwright and novelist · Ireland
Of all kinds of ambition, that which pursues poetical fame is the wildest Read explanation Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, Oliver Goldsmith, Ambition, Fame, Poetry, 0 Oliver Goldsmith Playwright and novelist · Ireland
All is not gold that glitters, Pleasure seems sweet, but proves a glass of bitters Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, Oliver Goldsmith, Deception, Disappointment, Pleasure, 0 Oliver Goldsmith Playwright and novelist · Ireland
I love everything that’s old, – old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine. Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, Oliver Goldsmith, Appreciation, Nostalgia, Tradition, 0 Oliver Goldsmith Playwright and novelist · Ireland
Thou source of all my bliss and all my woe, That found’st me poor at first, and keep’st me so. Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, Oliver Goldsmith, Fate, Love, Poverty, 0 Oliver Goldsmith Playwright and novelist · Ireland
Our Garrick ‘s a salad; for in him we see Oil, vinegar, sugar, and saltness agree! Author, December 23, 2023December 29, 2024, Oliver Goldsmith, Diversity, Harmony, Versatility, 0 Oliver Goldsmith Playwright and novelist · Ireland
There is unspeakable pleasure attending the life of a voluntary student. Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, Oliver Goldsmith, Dedication, Learning, Pleasure, 0 Oliver Goldsmith Playwright and novelist · Ireland
You have to observe flowers in order to find the right tones for the folds of clothes. Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres Painter · France
One of the privileges of the great is to witness catastrophes from a terrace. Jean Giraudoux Playwright · France
The best and fastest way to learn a sport is to watch and imitate a champion. Jean-Claude Killy Ski racer · France
Know what is behind you, and pay particular attention to anything out of place. Jeff Cooper Firearms instructor and author
