“We sometimes had those little rubs which Providence sends to enhance the value of its favors.”
Quote by Oliver Goldsmith
Work
The Vicar of Wakefield: A Tale
This novel, set in the eighteenth century, follows the life of a vicar and his family as they navigate the challenges and joys of rural English life. The story explores themes of family, faith, and the human condition through the vicar's experiences and the relationships he forms with those around him. 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
You May Also Like
Source: The Conqueror: Being the True and Romantic Story of Alexander Hamilton
Source: Mr. Dooley on Ivryting and Ivrybody
Source: The Writings of Thomas Bailey Aldrich
“I think when you put sex and spirituality in the same bottle and shake it up, bad things happen.”
“I'll let you in on something big: I'm not a white-teeth teen.”
“We're bigger than we ever dreamed, and I'm in love with being queen.”