Jonathan Swift Quotes & Quotations

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» It is impossible that anything so natural, so necessary, and so universal as death, should ever have been designed by providence as an evil to mankind.

» What they do in heaven we are ignorant of; what they do not do we are told expressly.

» And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass, to grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together.

» The lack of belief is a defect that ought to be concealed when it cannot be overcome.

» Better belly burst than good liquor be lost.

» I have been assured by a very knowing American of my acquaintance in London, that a young healthy child, well nursed, is at a year old, a most delicious, nourishing, and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled; and I make no doubt that it will equally serve in a fricassee, or a ragout.

» Every one desires to live long, but no one would be old.

» No wise man ever wished to be younger.

» The latter part of a wise person's life is occupied with curing the follies, prejudices and false opinions they contracted earlier.

» Ambition often puts Men upon doing the meanest offices; so climbing is performed in the same position with creeping.

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