“Pride, ill nature, and want of sense are the three great sources of ill manners; without some one of these defects, no man will behave himself ill for want of experience, or what, in the language of fools, is called knowing the world.”
Quote by Jonathan Swift
Work
The Works of Jonathan Swift ...: With Cop'ous Notes and Additions
This volume presents a wide array of Jonathan Swift's literary works, accompanied by detailed notes and additional commentary to enhance understanding and appreciation of his texts. more
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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