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The man recover’d of the bite, The dog it was that died.

The Vicar of Wakefield, 17, st. 8

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When lovely woman stoops to folly, 5 And finds too late that men betray, What charm can soothe her melancholy? What art can wash her guilt away?

The Vicar of Wakefield, 24. Song, st. 1

The dog, to gain some private ends, Went mad, and bit the man.

The Vicar of Wakefield, 17, st. 5

And in that town a dog was found, As many dogs there be, Both mongrel, puppy, whelp, and hound, And curs of low degree.

The Vicar of Wakefield, 17, st. 4

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Laws grind the poor, and rich men rule the law.

The Traveller, l. 386

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The naked every day he clad When he put on his clothes.

The Vicar of Wakefield, 17 [An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog, st. 3]

The land of scholars, and the nurse of arms. 4

The Traveller, l. 356

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For just experience tells; in every soil, That those that think must govern those that toil.

The Traveller, l. 371

Pride in their port, defiance in their eye, I see the lords of humankind 3 pass by.

The Traveller, l. 327

They please, are pleas’d, they give to get esteem, Till, seeming blest, they grow to what they seem. 2

The Traveller, l. 265

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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.