John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
4352 Oliver Goldsmith 1730?-1774 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 4352 |
| AUTHOR: | Oliver Goldsmith (1730?–1774) |
| QUOTATION: | We sometimes had those little rubs which Providence sends to enhance the value of its favours. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Vicar of Wakefield. Chap. i. |