Quote#Wisdom
As some tall cliff that lifts its awful form
Quote byOliver Goldsmith · 1728–1774
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Deserted Village (1770), Line 189..
English (original)
As some tall cliff that lifts its awful form, Swells from the vale, and midway leaves the storm,— Though round its breast the rolling clouds are spread, Eternal sunshine settles on its head.
— Oliver Goldsmith
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