They please, are pleased, they give to get esteem, Till, seeming blest, they grow to what they seem

They please, are pleased, they give to get esteem, Till, seeming blest, they grow to what they seem

Oliver Goldsmith, a renowned Irish writer and poet, often explored themes of human nature and society in his works. One of his most famous quotes, “They please, are pleased, they give to get esteem, Till, seeming blest, they grow to what they seem,” encapsulates the idea of individuals seeking validation and approval from others in order to feel fulfilled and content.