“If they would, for Example, praise the Beauty of a Woman, or any other Animal, they describe it by Rhombs, Circles, Parallelograms, Ellipses, and other geometrical terms.”
Book:Gulliver's Travels
Quote by Jonathan Swift
Work
Gulliver's Travels
Written by Jonathan Swift, this work is renowned for its satirical commentary on human nature, politics, and the absurdities of society. Gulliver's encounters with the Lilliputians, Brobdingnagians, and other exotic beings offer a unique perspective on human behavior and societal norms. 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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