523 Quotes by Oliver Goldsmith

Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall

Our greatest glory consists not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.

Our Garrick's a salad; for in him we see, Oil, vinegar, sugar and saltiness agree

Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, / His first, best country ever is at home.

Logicians have but ill defined As rational the human mind. Logic, they say, belongs to man, But let them prove it if they can.

I was never much displeased with those harmless delusions that tend to make us more happy.

Where wealth and freedom reign; contentment fails, And honor sinks where commerce long prevails

Where village statesmen talked with looks profound, / And news much older than their ale went round.

Who can direct when all pretend to know?