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I find you want me to furnish you with argument and intellects too.

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At church, with meek and unaffected grace,

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But soon a wonder came to light

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History of Little Goody Two-Shoes.

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That virtue which requires to be ever guarded is scarce worth the sentinel.
Those that think must govern those that toil.
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I love everything that’s old: old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wines.
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Friendship is a disinterested commerce between equals; love, an object intercourse between tyrants and slaves.
The hours we pass with happy prospects in view are more pleasing than those crowned with fruition.
Conscience is a coward, and those faults it has not strength enough to prevent it seldom has justice enough to accuse.
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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.