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Oliver Goldsmith Quotes: To make a fine gentleman several trades are required but chiefly a barber.
         

To make a fine gentleman several trades are required but chiefly a barber.


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I love everything that's old, - old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine.



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Ridicule has always been the enemy of enthusiasm, and the only worthy opponent to ridicule is success.



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Ceremonies are different in every country, but true politeness is everywhere the same.



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