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“Party is the madness of many for the gain of a few.”

Quote by Jonathan Swift

Book:The Works of Jonathan Swift: Miscellanies, by Mr. Pope, Dr. Arbuthnot, Mr. Gay, &c. Prose miscellanies by Swift and Sheridan

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The Works of Jonathan Swift: Miscellanies, by Mr. Pope, Dr. Arbuthnot, Mr. Gay, &c. Prose miscellanies by Swift and Sheridan

This volume includes a selection of prose writings by Jonathan Swift, alongside contributions from notable contemporaries. The collection showcases Swift's wit and satire, as well as the collaborative efforts of his peers. more

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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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