As knowledge grew, fear decreased; men thought less of worshiping the unknown, and more of overcoming it.
As long as there is poverty there will be gods.
Philosophy is harmonized knowledge making a harmonious life; it is the self-discipline which lifts us to serenity and freedom. Knowledge is power, but only wisdom is liberty.
Civilizaton is the interval between Ice Ages.
The world wisely prefers happiness to wisdom.
Which is now a more hopeful statement than Swift intended it to be.