Quote #17
Proper words in proper places, make the true definition of a style.
More from Jonathan Swift
- 'Tis an old maxim in the schools, That flattery's the food of fools; Yet now and then your men of wit Will condescend to take a bit.
- If Heaven had looked upon riches to be a valuable thing, it would not have given them to such a scoundrel.
- But nothing is so hard for those who abound in riches, as to conceive how others can be in want.
- So weak thou art, that fools thy power despise; And yet so strong, thou triumph'st o'er the wise.
- :one enemy can do more hurt, than ten friends can do good.
- For, in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery: but in fact, eleven men well armed wi…
- I love good creditable acquaintance; I love to be the worst of the company.
- Libertas et natale solum: Fine words! I wonder where you stole 'em.