I see the rural virtues leave the land.

Oliver Goldsmith

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Topic

Rural vs. urban Urbanization

Author

Oliver Goldsmith

Source

The Deserted Village

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1770 1770s 18th century

Occupation

Playwright Poet Writer

From

Ireland Europe

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Citation

Goldsmith, Oliver. The Deserted Village. London: W. Griffin, 1770, I. 398.

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No, Sir; to act from pure benevolence is not possible for finite beings. Human benevolence is mingled with vanity, interest, or some other motive.

Samuel Johnson

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Topic
Altruism What motivates people Motivation
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Samuel Johnson

Author

James Boswell
Source
The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D
Genre
Biography
Language
English
Time
1776 1770s 18th century
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Original Citation

Johnson, Samuel. Quoted in journal entry, written by James Boswell. 26 Apr. 1776.

Current Citation

Johnson, Samuel. Quoted in The Life of Samuel Johnson, written by James Boswell, edited by David Womersley. Penguin Classics, 2008.