Quote by Oliver Goldsmith

There are some faults so nearly allied to excellence that we can scarce weed out the vice without eradicating the virtue.

There are some faults so nearly allied to excellence that we

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This quote suggests that certain faults or vices are closely connected to qualities that are considered excellent or virtuous. In such cases, it becomes difficult to eliminate the vice without also eradicating the virtue that accompanies it. The quote implies that these faults and virtues are intertwined, highlighting the challenge of trying to completely remove one without losing the other. This notion emphasizes the complex nature of human behavior and the difficulty in untangling the positive and negative aspects that coexist within individuals.

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