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A kindness spontaneously offered to him who needs it, is doubly
gratifying.

A kindness spontaneously offered to him who needs it, is doubly
gratifying.

by Jonathan Swift Found in: General Sayings,
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The stoical scheme of supplying our wants by lopping off our desires, is like cutting off our feet when we read more

The stoical scheme of supplying our wants by lopping off our desires, is like cutting off our feet when we want shoes.

by Jonathan Swift Found in: Want Quotes,
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For in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery.

For in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery.

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The rolling fictions grow in strength and size,
Each author adding to the former lies.

The rolling fictions grow in strength and size,
Each author adding to the former lies.

by Jonathan Swift Found in: Rumor Quotes,
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Hail, fellow, well met,
All dirty and wet:
Find out, if you can,
Who's read more

Hail, fellow, well met,
All dirty and wet:
Find out, if you can,
Who's master, who's man.

by Jonathan Swift Found in: Investigation Quotes,
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