He who seeks for applause only from without has all his happiness in another’s keeping. Oliver Goldsmith
In arguing one should meet serious pleading with humor, and humor with serious pleading. Oliver Goldsmith
Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. Oliver Goldsmith
Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry. Oliver Goldsmith
There is nothing so absurd or ridiculous that has not at some time been said by some philosopher. Oliver Goldsmith
To aim at excellence, our reputation, and friends, and all must be ventured; to aim at the average we run no risk and provide little service. Oliver Goldsmith
Some faults are so closely allied to qualities that it is difficult to weed out the vice without eradicating the virtue. Oliver Goldsmith
Honour sinks where commerce long prevails. Oliver Goldsmith