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.


No. 175, Upon Unfortunate Merit. - The Bee (1759)

Oliver Goldsmith Quotes

As writers become more numerous, it is natural for readers to become more indolent; whence must necessarily arise a desire of attaining knowledge...

As writers become more numerous, it is natural for readers to become more indolent; whence must necessarily arise a desire of attaining knowledge...

As writers become more numerous, it is natural for readers to become more indolent; whence must necessarily arise a desire of attaining knowledge...

As writers become more numerous, it is natural for readers to become more indolent; whence must necessarily arise a desire of attaining knowledge...