Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall

Quote by Oliver Goldsmith

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Of all kinds of ambition, that which pursues poetical fame is the wildest

Of all kinds of ambition, that which pursues poetical fame is the wildest

To the last moment of his breath, On hope the wretch relies; And even the...

To the last moment of his breath, On hope the wretch relies; And even the...

The greatest object in the universe, says a certain philosopher, is a good man struggling...

The greatest object in the universe, says a certain philosopher, is a good man struggling...

I chose my wife, as she did her wedding gown, for qualities that would wear...

I chose my wife, as she did her wedding gown, for qualities that would wear...

I do not love a man who is zealous for nothing

I do not love a man who is zealous for nothing

The malicious sneer is improperly called laughter.

The malicious sneer is improperly called laughter.

The first time I read an excellent work, it is to me just as if...

The first time I read an excellent work, it is to me just as if...

Be not affronted at a joke. If one throw salt at thee, thou wilt receive...

Be not affronted at a joke. If one throw salt at thee, thou wilt receive...

Modesty seldom resides in a breast that is not enriched with nobler virtues.

Modesty seldom resides in a breast that is not enriched with nobler virtues.

Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no lies.

Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no lies.

Laws grind the poor, and rich men rule the law

Laws grind the poor, and rich men rule the law

You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips.

You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips.

Man wants but little here below, nor wants that little long.

Man wants but little here below, nor wants that little long.

A man who leaves home to mend himself and others is a philosopher; but he...

A man who leaves home to mend himself and others is a philosopher; but he...

People seldom improve when they have no other model but themselves to copy.

People seldom improve when they have no other model but themselves to copy.

Silence is become his mother tongue.

Silence is become his mother tongue.

Our greatest glory consists not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.

Our greatest glory consists not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.

A great source of calamity lies in regret and anticipation; therefore a person is wise...

A great source of calamity lies in regret and anticipation; therefore a person is wise...

With disadvantages enough to bring him to humility, a Scotsman is one of the proudest...

With disadvantages enough to bring him to humility, a Scotsman is one of the proudest...

Law grinds the poor, and rich men rule the law.

Law grinds the poor, and rich men rule the law.