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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
Jonathan Swift quote: "Good manners is the art of making people comfortable. Whoever..."
Good manners is the art of making people comfortable. Whoever makes the fewest people uncomfortable has the best manners. Jonathan Swift
Good manners is the art of making those people easy with whom we converse. Whoever makes the fewest people uneasy is the best bred in the room. 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

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