The power of fortune is confessed only by the miserable, for the happy impute all their success to prudence or merit. Jonathan Swift confessfortunehappy Change image and share on social
Principally I hate and detest that animal called man; although I heartily love John, Peter, Thomas, and so forth. Jonathan Swift animalcalldetest Change image and share on social
If Heaven had looked upon riches to be a valuable thing, it would not have given them to such a scoundrel. Jonathan Swift heavenlookrich Change image and share on social
He was a bold man that first ate an oyster. Jonathan Swift boldeatman Change image and share on social
The stoical scheme of supplying our wants by lopping off our desires, is like cutting off our feet when we want shoes. Jonathan Swift cutdesirefoot Change image and share on social
My nose itched, and I knew I should drink wine or kiss a fool. Jonathan Swift drinkfoolitch Change image and share on social
Poor nations are hungry, and rich nations are proud; and pride and hunger will ever be at variance. Jonathan Swift hungerhungrynation Change image and share on social
We have enough religion to make us hate, but not enough to make us love one another. Jonathan Swift hatelovemake Change image and share on social