Quote by Oliver Goldsmith

We had no revolutions to fear, nor fatigues to undergo; all our adventures were by the fireside, and all our migrations from the blue bed to the brown.

We had no revolutions to fear, nor fatigues to undergo; all

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's life lacked excitement and variety. They did not face any revolutions or challenges, but instead, their adventures were limited to the comfort of their own home. The reference to migrations from the blue bed to the brown implies mundane and repetitive experiences. Overall, the quote highlights a sense of monotony and absence of significant events in the speaker's life.

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Retirement

By Oliver Goldsmith

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