“Want of prudence is too frequently the want of virtue.”
Quote by Oliver Goldsmith
Work
The Beauties of Goldsmith
This compilation includes a variety of works by Oliver Goldsmith, a prominent 18th-century English writer, featuring his renowned essays and poems that are celebrated for their humor and literary finesse. 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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