Inspirational Quotations by Jonathan Swift

  • A man should never be ashamed to
    own that he has been in the wrong,
    which is but saying...that he is wiser today than yesterday.
    From Issue 29
  • When a true genius appears in the world,
    you may know him by this sign,
    that the dunces are all in confederacy against him.
    From Issue 146
  • A wise man should have money in his head, but not in his heart.
    From Issue 166
  • May you live all the days of your life.
    From Issue 191
  • Blessed is he who expects nothing,
    for he shall never be disappointed.
    From Issue 202
  • If a proud man makes me keep my distance, the comfort is that he keeps his at the same time.
    From Issue 388
  • The best doctors in the world are Doctor Diet, Doctor Quiet and Doctor Merryman.
    From Issue 407
  • No wise man ever wished to be younger.
    From Issue 413

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