It is a maxim, that those, to whom everybody allows the second place, have an undoubted title to the first.
Jonathan SwiftThe affectation of some late authors to introduce and multiply cant words is the most ruinous corruption in any language.
Jonathan SwiftThe lack of belief is a defect that ought to be concealed when it cannot be overcome.
Jonathan SwiftMen of wit, learning and virtue might strike out every offensive or unbecoming passage from plays.
Jonathan SwiftAll Pretences of foretelling by Astrology, are Deceits; for this manifest Reason, because the Wise and Learned, who can only judge whether there be any Truth in this Science, do all unanimously agree to laugh at and despise it; and none but the poor ignorant Vulgar give it any Credit.
Jonathan Swift