Oliver Goldsmith (10 November 1728 – 4 April 1774) was an Anglo-Irish poet, novelist, playwright, and hack writer. He produced literary works in a variety of genres, and is regarded among the most versatile writers of the Georgian era. His works are known for their realistic depiction of society, and...
—Gerald Brenan in Face of Spain
Your words are my food, your breath my wine. You are everything to me.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch?