Oliver GoldsmithThinkers

Absence is like death in that it sets a seal on the image of those we love, for we cannot realize the intervening changes which time may have effected.

Appearance is necessary to achieving wealth. If one wishes to become rich one must appear rich.

Arguing should be met with humor when it is serious, and with seriousness when it is humorous.

Being offended is weakness — If one has salt thrown at him, he will receive no harm, unless he is raw.

Borrowing is possible only when not needed. When a person has no need to borrow they find multitudes willing to lend.

The City is a place where one contracts not only an effeminacy of habit, but of thinking.

Death is a terror only at a distance and when unmasked it shows us a friendly face.

Example is vital for self-improvement — People seldom improve when they have no other model but themselves to copy.

Example is the best teacher. One can preach a better sermon with their life than with their lips.

Fear is more often a guide than is gratitude.

Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.