In two opposite opinions, if one be perfectly reasonable, the other can't be perfectly right.
Oliver GoldsmithWhatever mitigates the woes, or increases the happiness of others, is a just criterion of goodness; and whatever injures society at large, or any individual in it, is a criterion of iniquity.
Oliver GoldsmithAs for murmurs, mother, we grumble a little now and then, to be sure; but there's no love lost between us.
Oliver GoldsmithAs boys should be educated with temperance, so the first greatest lesson that should be taught them is to admire frugality. It is by the exercise of this virtue alone they can ever expect to be useful members of society.
Oliver Goldsmith