Famous quote by Oliver Goldsmith

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There are some faults so nearly allied to excellence that we can scarce weed out the vice without eradicating the virtue
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"There are some faults so nearly allied to excellence that we can scarce weed out the vice without eradicating the virtue"

- Oliver Goldsmith

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This quote by Oliver Goldsmith speaks to the intricacy of humanity and also the problem of distinguishing between excellent and also poor qualities. Goldsmith suggests that often, the line between excellent as well as negative is so slim that it is nearly impossible to divide the two. He suggests that in trying to get rid of the negative, we might accidentally eliminate the good too. This quote encourages us to be conscious of our activities as well as to believe meticulously before we judge a person or something. It additionally functions as a reminder that we need to not be as well fast to judge, as we may neglect the good qualities that are present. Jeweler's quote is a reminder that we must aim to be understanding and caring, and also to recognize the intricacy of humanity.

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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by Oliver Goldsmith between November 10, 1730 and April 4, 1774. He/she was a famous Poet from Ireland. The author also have 35 other quotes.

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