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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 The very pink of perfection. Quote Right
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Quote Left If frugality were established in the state, and if our expenses were laid out to meet needs rather than superfluities of life, there might be fewer wants, and even fewer pleasures, but infinitely more happiness. 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 I have known a German Prince with more titles than subjects, and a Spanish nobleman with more names than shirts. Quote Right
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Quote Left Surely the best way to meet the enemy is head on in the field and not wait till they plunder our very homes. Quote Right
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Book: Reflection on the Important Things