Maxioms by Jonathan Swift
Men are happy to be laughed at for their humor, but not for their folly.
Men are happy to be laughed at for their humor, but not for their folly.
They say fingers were made before forks, and hands before knives.
They say fingers were made before forks, and hands before knives.
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.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
I know Sir John will go, though he was sure it would rain cats
and dogs.
I know Sir John will go, though he was sure it would rain cats
and dogs.
