When a true genius appears, you can know him by this sign: that all the dunces are in a confederacy against him.
Jonathan SwiftMen who possess all the advantages of life are in a state where there are many accidents to disorder and discompose, but few to please them.
Jonathan SwiftNo man will take counsel, but every man will take money. Therefore, money is better than counsel.
Jonathan SwiftSuch a man, truly wise, creams off Nature leaving the sour and the dregs for philosophy and reason to lap up.
Jonathan Swift