In like manner, the disbelief of a Divine Providence renders a man uncapable of holding any public station; for, since kings avow themselves to be the deputies of Providence.
Jonathan SwiftCommon fluency of speech in many men and most women is owing to a scarcity of matter.
Jonathan SwiftHow often do we contradict the right rules of reason in the whole course of our lives! Reason itself is true and just, but the reason of every particular man is weak and wavering, perpetually swayed and turned by his interests, his passions, and his vices.
Jonathan SwiftAs love without esteem is capricious and volatile; esteem without love is languid and cold.
Jonathan Swift