523 Quotes by Oliver Goldsmith

Though very poor, may still be very blest.

Fancy restrained may be compared to a fountain, which plays highest by diminishing the aperture.

A book may be very amusing with numerous errors, or it may be very dull without a single absurdity.

And the weak soul, within itself unbless'd, Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.

For praise too dearly lov'd, or warmly sought, Enfeebles all internal strength of thought; And the weak soul within itself unblest, Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.

He who fights and runs away May live to fight another day...

The folly of others is ever most ridiculous to those who are themselves most foolish.

In proportion as society refines, new books must ever become more necessary.

Sweet Auburn, loveliest village of the plain.