“No wise man ever wished to be younger.”
Quote by Jonathan Swift
Author
Jonathan Swift
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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