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Quote by Jonathan Swift

“The bulk of mankind is as well equipped for flying as thinking.”

Quote by Jonathan Swift

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Jonathan Swift, born on November 30, 1667, and died on October 19, 1745, was an Irish writer, satirist, and politician, renowned for his satirical works. more

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