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4 Oliver Goldsmith Quotes on Authenticity

Oliver Goldsmith quotes on authenticity

  1. To me more dear, congenial to my heart, One native charm, than all the gloss of art.

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  2. And, ev'n while fashion's brightest arts decoy, The heart distrusting asks, if this be joy.

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  3. On the stage he was natural, simple, affecting; 'Twas only that when he was off he was acting.

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

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