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A mind too vigorous and active, serves only to consume the body to which it is joined.
Oliver Goldsmith
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Oliver Goldsmith
Age: 43 †
Born: 1730
Born: November 10
Died: 1774
Died: April 4
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County Roscommon
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Oliverus Goldsmith
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Tom Telescope
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Author of the Vicar of Wakefield
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There are but few talents requisite to become a popular preacher for the people are easily pleased if they perceive any endeavors in the orator to please them. The meanest qualifications will work this effect if the preacher sincerely sets about it.
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Don't let us make imaginary evils, when you know we have so many real ones to encounter.
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