Oliver Goldsmith Quotes About Hope
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Hope, like the gleaming taper's light, Adorns and cheers our way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
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Hope is such a bait, it covers any hook.
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The wretch condemn'd with life to part, Still, still on hope relies; And every pang that rends the heart Bids expectation rise.
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To the last moment of his breath, On hope the wretch relies; And even the pang preceding death Bids expectation rise.
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Hope, like the gleaming taper
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The hours we pass with happy prospects in view are more pleasing than those crowded with fruition.
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In all my wanderings round this world of care, In all my griefs-and God has given my share- I still had hopes my latest hours to crown, Amidst these humble bowers to lay me down.
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