“I learn several great truths; as that it is impossible to see into the ways of futurity, that punishment always attends the villain, that love is the fond soother of the human breast.”
Quote by Oliver Goldsmith
Work
The Works of Oliver Goldsmith: Enquiry into the present state of polite learning. The citizen of the world
This volume compiles the literary contributions of Oliver Goldsmith, featuring his examination of polite learning and a narrative that delves into the concept of a global citizen. 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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