I love everything that's old, - old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine. Oliver Goldsmith bookfriendlove Change image and share on social
A man who leaves home to mend himself and others is a philosopher; but he who goes from country to country, guided by the blind impulse of curiosity, is a vagabond. Oliver Goldsmith blindcountrycuriosity Change image and share on social
Every absurdity has a champion to defend it. Oliver Goldsmith absurditychampiondefend Change image and share on social
The jests of the rich are ever successful. Oliver Goldsmith jestrichsuccessful Change image and share on social
Pity and friendship are two passions incompatible with each other. Oliver Goldsmith friendshipincompatiblepassion Change image and share on social
Friendship is a disinterested commerce between equals; love, an abject intercourse between tyrants and slaves. Oliver Goldsmith abjectcommercedisinterested Change image and share on social
Law grinds the poor, and rich men rule the law. Oliver Goldsmith grindlawman Change image and share on social
As writers become more numerous, it is natural for readers to become more indolent; whence must necessarily arise a desire of attaining knowledge with the greatest possible ease. Oliver Goldsmith ariseattaindesire Change image and share on social
You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips. Oliver Goldsmith lifelippreach Change image and share on social
I chose my wife, as she did her wedding gown, for qualities that would wear well. Oliver Goldsmith choosegownquality Change image and share on social
