Old men and comets have been reverenced for the same reason: their long beards, and pretences to foretell events.
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 SwiftI have ever hated all nations, professions, and communities, and all my love is toward individuals.
Jonathan Swift