Life at the greatest and best is but a forward child, that must be humored and coaxed a little till it falls asleep, and then all the care is over. (Oliver Goldsmith)

Life at the greatest and best is but a forward child, that must be humored and coaxed a little till it falls asleep, and then all the care is over.

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