Oliver Goldsmith
Born: 01-01-1728
Oliver Goldsmith was an 18th-century Anglo-Irish writer, poet, and playwright renowned for his vivid storytelling and satirical wit. Best known for his novel "The Vicar of Wakefield" and play "She Stoops to Conquer," Goldsmith's literary contributions extend to poetry with "The Deserted Village." His works reflect a keen social observation and a blend of humor and pathos, securing his place in English literature.
Book summaries for books written by Oliver Goldsmith
Quotes
A modest woman may be once raped, but her virtue is forever gone.
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.
Marriage is an institution tolerated by society and maintained by hypocrisy.
A good laugh is a mighty good thing, and rather too scarce a good thing.
We are all fools in love.
Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail.
Happiness is not a destination, it's a journey.
Sometimes you have to be strong for yourself. You have to know that you're a good person and a good friend.
The only way out of the labyrinth of suffering is to forgive.
Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.
We accept the love we think we deserve.
It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.