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“There are some faults so nearly allied to excellence that we can scarce weed out the vice without eradicating the virtue.”

Quote by Oliver Goldsmith

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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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