The best-humour'd man, with the worst-humour'd Muse. - Oliver Goldsmith

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The best-humour'd man, with the worst-humour'd Muse.

Oliver Goldsmith

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Oliver Goldsmith (10 November 1728 – 4 April 1774) was an Irish novelist, playwright, poet and physician.

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Alternative Names: Oliver Goldsmit • Doctor Goldsmith • Oliverio Goldsmith • Oliverus Goldsmith • Olver Goldsmith • Olivier Goldsmith • Dottor Golssmith • Tom Telescope • Solomon Winlove • James Willington • Inspired Idiot

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The best-humour'd man, with the worst-humour'd Muse. - Oliver Goldsmith

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