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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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Nothing is so hard for those who abound in riches to conceive how others can be in want.

Nothing is so hard for those who abound in riches to conceive how others can be in want.

by Jonathan Swift Found in: Charity Quotes,
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A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.

A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.

by Jonathan Swift Found in: General Sayings,
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Censure is the tax a man pays to the public for being eminent.

Censure is the tax a man pays to the public for being eminent.

by Jonathan Swift Found in: Censure Quotes,
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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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