Such dainties to them, their health it might hurt; It's lik… - Oliver Goldsmith

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Such dainties to them, their health it might hurt;
It's like sending them ruffles, when wanting a shirt.

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 first blow is half the battle.

And learn the luxury of doing good.

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

Such dainties to them, their health it might hurt; It's like sending them ruffles, when wanting a shirt. - Oliver Goldsmith

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