Quote by Oliver Goldsmith
The heart of every man lies open to the shafts of correction if th

The heart of every man lies open to the shafts of correction if the archer can take proper aim. – Oliver Goldsmith

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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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Rebuke should have a grain more of salt than of sugar. – Proverb

Every reform was once a private opinion, and when it shall be a private opinion again, it will solve the problem of the age. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

By continually scolding someone, they in time become accustomed to it and despise your reproof. – Proverb

No one is to blame. It is neither their fault nor ours. It is the misfortune of being born when a whole world is dying. – Alexander Herzen

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Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I may not forget you. – William Arthur

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