The greatest object in the universe, says a certain philosopher, is a good man struggling with adversity; yet there is still a greater, which is the good man who comes to relieve it.

Quote by Oliver Goldsmith

Topics: Universe Quotes

Aromatic plants bestow no spicy fragrance while they grow; but crush'd or trodden to the...

Aromatic plants bestow no spicy fragrance while they grow; but crush'd or trodden to the...

There are some faults so nearly allied to excellence that we can scarce weed out...

There are some faults so nearly allied to excellence that we can scarce weed out...

They may talk of a comet, or a burning mountain, or some such bagatelle; but...

They may talk of a comet, or a burning mountain, or some such bagatelle; but...

Silence is become his mother tongue.

Silence is become his mother tongue.

On the stage he was natural, simple, affecting, 'Twas only when he was off, he...

On the stage he was natural, simple, affecting, 'Twas only when he was off, he...

Tenderness is a virtue.

Tenderness is a virtue.

How happy he who crowns in shades like these, A youth of labour with an...

How happy he who crowns in shades like these, A youth of labour with an...

They say women and music should never be dated.

They say women and music should never be dated.

Ceremonies are different in every country, but true politeness is everywhere the same.

Ceremonies are different in every country, but true politeness is everywhere the same.

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...

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

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

The best way to make your audience laugh is to start laughing yourself.

The best way to make your audience laugh is to start laughing yourself.

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...

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...

Every absurdity has a champion to defend it.

Every absurdity has a champion to defend it.

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.

I was ever of the opinion, that the honest man who married and brought up...

I was ever of the opinion, that the honest man who married and brought up...

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.

Girls like to be played with, and rumpled a little too, sometimes.

Girls like to be played with, and rumpled a little too, sometimes.