2 Quotes About Oliver Goldsmith

Sublime or sublime? It is a word that has been tossed about by critics and philosophers for hundreds of years. The word sublime was first used in 1752 by Charles Brockden Brown to describe a dream he was having, which he described as having a “glorious sublimity of being”. Sublime is a word used to describe a quality in art, literature, or nature that inspires awe. The word comes from Latin, meaning “beyond compare” with the Greek roots “sub” (under) and “limen” (threshold), meaning, “that which is beyond the power of comparison.” Here are some sublime quotes to inspire you on your path to greatness.