“Every man desires to live long, but no man wishes to be old.”
Quote by Jonathan Swift
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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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“There are few, very few, that will own themselves in a mistake.”
Source: The Works of Jonathan Swift: Miscellaneous essays
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“Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used to protect the innocent.”
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