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Jonathan Swift

Anglo-Irish satirist and essayist

1667–1745

36 quotes, most often on Clever Jabs, Laws and Comedy. Part of the Writers collection.

It is computed that eleven thousand persons have at several times suffered death, rather than submit to break their eggs at the smaller end.
Gulliver’s Travels (1726), Part I: A Voyage to Lilliput, Chapter IVIn context
- Comedy
- War & Peace
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 fricasee, or a ragoust.
A Modest Proposal (1729)In context
I grant this food will be somewhat dear, and therefore very proper for landlords, who, as they have already devoured most of the parents, seem to have the best title to the children.
A Modest Proposal (1729)In context
- Clever Jabs
- Comedy
I profess in the sincerity of my heart, that I have not the least personal interest in endeavouring to promote this necessary work, having no other motive than the publick good of my country, by advancing our trade, providing for infants, relieving the poor, and giving some pleasure to the rich.
A Modest Proposal (1729)In context
- Comedy

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