5 Oliver Goldsmith Quotes on Death

Oliver Goldsmith quotes on death

10. Good people all, with one acord, Lament for Madame Blaize, Who never wanted a good word - From those who spoke her praise.

13. To the last moment of his breath On hope the wretch relies; And e'en the pang preceding death Bids expectation rise.

19. Man seems the only growth that dwindles here.

43. The only art her guilt to cover, To hide her shame from every eye, To give repentance to her lover, And wring his bosom, is - to die.

54. Bends to the grave with unperceived decay, While resignation gently slopes the way; And, all his prospects brightening to the last, His heaven commences ere the world be past.