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Page xiv
His musical performances , indeed , were not to the taste of the Italians ; but he
contrived to live on the alms which he obtained at the gates of convents . It should
, however , be observed , that the stories which he told about this part of his life ...
His musical performances , indeed , were not to the taste of the Italians ; but he
contrived to live on the alms which he obtained at the gates of convents . It should
, however , be observed , that the stories which he told about this part of his life ...
Page xx
... of government , of religion , of national character , which he has observed , and
comes to the conclusion , just or unjust , that our happiness depends little on
political institutions , and much on the temper and regulation of our own minds .
... of government , of religion , of national character , which he has observed , and
comes to the conclusion , just or unjust , that our happiness depends little on
political institutions , and much on the temper and regulation of our own minds .
Page xlii
... joined at Oswestry by a venerable - looking gentleman , who , in the course of
the morning , mentioned that his name was Goldsmith , when one of the party
observed , that if he was going to Ireland , that name would be a passport for him
.
... joined at Oswestry by a venerable - looking gentleman , who , in the course of
the morning , mentioned that his name was Goldsmith , when one of the party
observed , that if he was going to Ireland , that name would be a passport for him
.
Page lviii
Some one observed that Millament * was the most refined character he
recollected in any comedy , neither a prude nor a coquette ; and I then ventured
to say , that , “ however refined Millament might be , I thought no very delicate
lady would ...
Some one observed that Millament * was the most refined character he
recollected in any comedy , neither a prude nor a coquette ; and I then ventured
to say , that , “ however refined Millament might be , I thought no very delicate
lady would ...
Page lxiv
... one to whom England stands indebted in many obligations , and it is hoped
that he will more and more increase the debt by his continual and vigorous efforts
to secure her happiness , — to this great man Goldsmith observed , that he ...
... one to whom England stands indebted in many obligations , and it is hoped
that he will more and more increase the debt by his continual and vigorous efforts
to secure her happiness , — to this great man Goldsmith observed , that he ...
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| Title | Poetical Works |
| Author | Oliver Goldsmith |
| Publisher | Little, Brown, 1862 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 6 mär. 2009 |
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