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As writers become more numerous, it is natural for readers to become more indolent whence must necessarily arise a desir

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"As writers become more numerous, it is natural for readers to become more indolent; whence must necessarily arise a desire of attaining knowledge with the greatest possible ease"

- Oliver Goldsmith

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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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