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True wisdom consists of tracing effects to their causes.

True wisdom consists of tracing effects to their causes.

Oliver Goldsmith
Wisdom, Causes, Effects
Oliver Goldsmith (1854). “The Works of Oliver Goldsmith: The bee. Essays. Unacknowledged essays. Prefaces, introductions, etc”, p.426

Who mix'd reason with pleasure, and wisdom with mirth: If he had any faults, he has left us in doubt.

Oliver Goldsmith
Wisdom, Doubt, Mirth
Oliver Goldsmith (1856). “The Works of Oliver Goldsmith: Comprising His Poems, Comedies, Essays, and Vicar of Wakefield”, p.27

Wisdom makes a slow defense against trouble, though a sure one in the end.

Oliver Goldsmith
Wisdom, Defense, Trouble

Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway, and fools, who came to scoff, remained to pray.

Oliver Goldsmith
Wisdom, Truth, Lips
'The Deserted Village' (1770) l. 179

The wisdom of the ignorant somewhat resembles the instinct of animals; it is diffused in but a very narrow sphere, but within the circle it acts with vigor, uniformity, and success.

Oliver Goldsmith
Wisdom, Animal, Circles
Oliver Goldsmith (1856). “The Miscellaneous Works: Letters from a citizen of the world, to his friend in the East. A familiar introduction to the study of natural history”, p.323

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