The affectation of some late authors to introduce and multiply cant words is the most ruinous corruption in any language.
Jonathan SwiftMy Lawyer being practiced almost from his Cradle in defending Falsehood; is quite out of his Element when he would be an Advocate for Justice, which as an Office unnatural, he always attempts with great Awkwardness if not with Ill-will.
Jonathan SwiftUnder the rose, since here are none but friends, To own the truth we have some private ends.
Jonathan Swift