“Blest be that spot, where cheerful guests retire To pause from toil, and trim their evening fire; Blest that abode, where want and pain repair, And every stranger finds a ready chair Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crown'd, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jest or pranks, that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale, Or press the bashful stranger to his food, And learn the luxury of doing good.”
Quote by Oliver Goldsmith
Work
Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith: With a New Life of the Author
The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith is a compilation of the author's diverse literary contributions, including poetry, plays, and prose. The volume also features a comprehensive biography that explores the life and times of Oliver Goldsmith. more
Author
Oliver Goldsmith
Oliver Goldsmith was an Irish novelist, playwright, poet, and physician. He is best known for his novel 'The Vicar of Wakefield' and his plays 'She Stoops to Conquer' and 'The Good-Natur'd Man'. Goldsmith's works are characterized by their wit, humor, and moral depth. more
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