Be not affronted at a joke. If one throw salt at thee, thou wilt receive no harm, unless thou art raw

Be not affronted at a joke. If one throw salt at thee, thou wilt receive no harm, unless thou art raw

Oliver Goldsmith, an Irish novelist, playwright, and poet, was known for his wit and humor in his works. He often used satire and irony to comment on society and human nature. One of his most famous quotes, "Be not affronted at a joke. If one throw salt at thee, thou wilt receive no harm, unless thou art raw," reflects his belief in the power of humor and the importance of not taking oneself too seriously.