Quotes by Swift, Jonathan

I never saw, heard, nor read, that the clergy were beloved in any nati >>

Observation is an old man's memory. >>

The latter part of a wise person's life is occupied with curing the fo >>

Quotations about Swearing

Take not God's name in vain; select a time when it will have effect. >>

Ay, ay, the best terms will grow obsolete: damns have had their day. >>

Grant me some wild expressions, Heavens, or I shall burst. >>

A footman may swear; but he cannot swear like a lord. He can swear as often: but can he swear with equal delicacy, propriety, and judgment?

Swift, Jonathan