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 consistdeceivedesire Change image and share on social
Human brutes, like other beasts, find snares and poison in the provision of life, and are allured by their appetites to their destruction. Jonathan Swift allureappetitebeast Change image and share on social
It is a maxim among these lawyers, that whatever hath been done before, may legally be done again: and therefore they take special care to record all the decisions formerly made against common justice and the general reason of mankind. Jonathan Swift carecommondecision share on social
The latter part of a wise person's life is occupied with curing the follies, prejudices and false opinions they contracted earlier. Jonathan Swift contractcureearly Change image and share on social
Censure is the tax a man pays to the public for being eminent. Jonathan Swift censureeminentman Change image and share on social
The want of belief is a defect that ought to be concealed when it cannot be overcome. Jonathan Swift beliefconcealdefect Change image and share on social
