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Proverbium Seniorum (Wisdom of the Elders)

Tag: Oliver Goldsmith

Posted on July 19, 2017July 19, 2017

“The hours we pass with happy prospects in view are more pleasing than those crowded with fruition.”—Oliver Goldsmith, Irish playwright, 1730-1774

Posted on February 14, 2017February 14, 2017

“Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accomodations.”—Oliver Goldsmith, Irish playwright, 1730-1774

Posted on January 23, 2017January 23, 2017

You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips.”—Oliver Goldsmith, Irish playwright, 1730-1774

Posted on January 17, 2017January 17, 2017

“Hope is such a bait, it covers any hook.”—Oliver Goldsmith, Irish playwright, 18th century

Posted on January 14, 2017January 14, 2017

“Honour sinks where commerce long prevails.”—Oliver Goldsmith, Irish playwright

Posted on December 22, 2016December 22, 2016

“The first blow is half the battle.”—Oliver Goldsmith, Irish playwright

Posted on November 1, 2016

“Success consists of getting up just one more time than you fall.”—Oliver Goldsmith

Posted on October 22, 2016October 22, 2016

“Every absurdity has a champion to defend it.”—Oliver Goldsmith

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