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Jonathan Swift Quotes

Jonathan Swift quotes about words

Irish Writer November 30, 1667 – October 19, 1745

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A lie does not consist in the indirect position of words, but in the desire and intention, by false speaking, to deceive and injure your neighbour. Jonathan Swift
I have one word to say upon the subject of profound writers, who are grown very numerous of late; and I know very well the judicious world is resolved to list me in that number. I conceive therefore, as to the business of being profound, that it is with writers as with wells; a person with good eyes may see to the bottom of the deepest, provided any water be there; and often, when there is nothing in the world at the bottom, besides dryness and dirt, though it be but a yard and half under... Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift quote: "Words are but wind; and learning is nothing but words; ergo,..."
Words are but wind; and learning is nothing but words; ergo, learning is nothing but wind. Jonathan Swift
I remember it was with extreme difficulty that I could bring my master to understand the meaning of the word opinion, or how a point could be disputable; because reason taught us to affirm or deny only where we are certain; and beyond our knowledge we cannot do either. Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift quote: "The proper words in the proper places are the true definition..."
The proper words in the proper places are the true definition of style. Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift quote: "Proper words in proper places make the true definition of style."
Proper words in proper places make the true definition of style. Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift quote: "Politics, as the word is commonly understood, are nothing but..."
Politics, as the word is commonly understood, are nothing but corruptions. Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift quote: "Fine words! I wonder where you stole them."
Fine words! I wonder where you stole them. Jonathan Swift

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