“Possession, they say, is eleven points of the law.”
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
You May Also Like
“Ay, do despise me, I'm the prouder for it; I like to be despised.”
“Brutes find out where their talents lie; a bear will not attempt to fly.”
Source: Poems, Polite convesation, etc
“When dunces are satiric, I take it for a panegyric.”
Source: The Poetical Works of Jonathan Swift: With a Life
“Satire, being levelled at all, is never resented for an offence by any.”
“Under the rose, since here are none but friends, To own the truth we have some private ends.”
Source: The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift...
“When I am in danger of bursting, I will go and whisper among the reeds.”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of Jonathan Swift (Illustrated)
Source: Taken Care Of: An Autobiography