A book may be very amusing with numerous errors, or it may … - Oliver Goldsmith

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A book may be very amusing with numerous errors, or it may be very dull without a single absurdity.

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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When he talked of their Raphaels, Correggios, and stuff,
He shifted his trumpet and only took snuff.

Wept o'er his wounds, or tales of sorrow done,
Shoulder'd his crutch, and shew'd how fields were won.

To what happy accident is it that we owe so unexpected a visit?

A book may be very amusing with numerous errors, or it may be very dull without a single absurdity. - Oliver Goldsmith

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