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Hope, like the gleaming taper's light, Adorns and cheers our way And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
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Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no fibs.
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Can never rise and fight again.

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All that a husband or wife really wants is to be pitied a little, praised a little, appreciated a little.
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There are some faults so nearly allied to excellence that we can scarce weed out the vice without eradicating the virtue.
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The metaphor is a shorter simile, or rather a kind of magical coat, by which the same idea assumes a thousand different appearances.
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In my time, the follies of the town crept slowly among us, but now they travel faster than a stage-coach.
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Write how you want, the critic shall show the world you could have written better.
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You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips.
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There is no arguing with Johnson; for when his pistol misses fire, he knocks you down with the butt end of it.

James Boswell Life of Samuel Johnson (1791) 26 October 1769

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Oliver Goldsmith was a prolific and versatile writer of the 18th century, whose works span poetry, drama, fiction, and essayism. Born in Ireland, he pursued a literary career in London, where he quickly gained recognition for his witty style and his ability to portray human nature with humor and compassion. "The Vicar of Wakefield" is one of his most celebrated works, exploring themes of virtue, misfortune, and redemption. "She Stoops to Conquer" remains a classic of English theater, known for its memorable characters and lively dialogues. Goldsmith was admired for his generosity and his loyalty to friends, despite his own financial difficulties.