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Jonathan Swift quotes about greatness

Irish Writer November 30, 1667 – October 19, 1745

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My hours of leisure I spent in reading the best authors, ancient and modern, being always provided with a good number of books; and when I was ashore, in observing the manners and dispositions of the people, as well as learning their language; wherein I had a great facility, by the strength of my memory. Jonathan Swift
He likewise directed,?that every senator in the great council of a nation, after he had delivered his opinion, and argued in the defence of it, should be obliged to give his vote directly contrary; because if that were done, the result would infallibly terminate in the good of the public. Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift quote: "I never knew a man come to greatness or eminence who lay abed..."
I never knew a man come to greatness or eminence who lay abed late in the morning. Jonathan Swift
When a great genius appears in the world you may know him by this sign; that the dunces are all in confederacy against him."[Thoughts on Various Subjects] Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift quote: "Interest is the spur of the people, but glory that of great..."
Interest is the spur of the people, but glory that of great souls. Invention is the talent of youth, and judgment of age. Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift quote: "Undoubtedly, philosophers are in the right when they tell us..."
Undoubtedly, philosophers are in the right when they tell us that nothing is great or little otherwise than by comparison. Jonathan Swift
Nothing is so great an example of bad manners as flattery. If you flatter all the company, you please none; If you flatter only one or two, you offend the rest. Jonathan Swift

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