Oliver Goldsmith

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An Irish writer and physician known for his pastoral poem The Deserted Village.. Anglo-Irish writer and poet


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Quote Left Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no fibs. Quote Right
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Quote Left Hope, like the gleaming taper's light, Adorns and cheers our way And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray. Quote Right
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Quote Left If one wishes to become rich they must appear rich. Quote Right
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Quote Left Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway, and fools, who came to scoff, remained to pray. Quote Right
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Quote Left He makes a very handsome corpse and becomes his coffin prodigiously. Quote Right
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