A man who leaves home to mend himself and others is a philosopher; but he who goes from country to county, guided by a blind impulse of curiosity, is a vagabond.

Oliver Goldsmith

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Topic

Philosophy Philosophers Travel Wandering

Author

Oliver Goldsmith

Source

The Citizen of the World

Medium

Novel

Genre

Satire

Language

English

Time

1760 1760s 18th century

Era

Age of Enlightenment

Occupation

Playwright Poet Writer

From

Ireland Europe

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Citation

Goldsmith, Oliver. "Letter VII." The Citizen of the World. c. 1760.

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