Quotes by Goldsmith, Oliver

People seek within a short span of life to satisfy a thousand desires, >>

There is nothing so absurd or ridiculous that has not at some time bee >>

Good counsel rejected returns to enrich the givers bosom. >>

Quotations about Wives

In your power, all the same. Subject to your will and your demands. No >>

He's a fool that marries, but he's a greater that does not marry a foo >>

Meek wifehood is no part of my profession; I am your friend, but never >>

I... chose my wife as she did her wedding-gown, not for a fine glossy surface, but such qualities as would wear well.

Goldsmith, Oliver