We are so fond on one another because our ailments are the same.

Quote by Jonathan Swift

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Our passions are like convulsion fits, which, though they make us stronger for the time,...

Our passions are like convulsion fits, which, though they make us stronger for the time,...

Every man desires to live long, but no man wishes to be old.

Every man desires to live long, but no man wishes to be old.

The proper words in the proper places are the true definition of style.

The proper words in the proper places are the true definition of style.

When a true genius appears in this world, you may know him by this sign,...

When a true genius appears in this world, you may know him by this sign,...

Promises and pie-crust are made to be broken.

Promises and pie-crust are made to be broken.

One enemy can do more hurt than ten friends can do good.

One enemy can do more hurt than ten friends can do good.

Every dog must have his day.

Every dog must have his day.

I never knew a man come to greatness or eminence who lay abed late in...

I never knew a man come to greatness or eminence who lay abed late in...

Interest is the spur of the people, but glory that of great souls. Invention is...

Interest is the spur of the people, but glory that of great souls. Invention is...

Whoever makes two ears of corn, or two blades of grass to grow where only...

Whoever makes two ears of corn, or two blades of grass to grow where only...

Positiveness is a good quality for preachers and speakers because, whoever shares his thoughts with...

Positiveness is a good quality for preachers and speakers because, whoever shares his thoughts with...

The latter part of a wise person's life is occupied with curing the follies, prejudices...

The latter part of a wise person's life is occupied with curing the follies, prejudices...

Although men are accused of not knowing their own weakness, yet perhaps few know their...

Although men are accused of not knowing their own weakness, yet perhaps few know their...

Nothing is so hard for those who abound in riches as to conceive how others...

Nothing is so hard for those who abound in riches as to conceive how others...

May you live all the days of your life.

May you live all the days of your life.

Men are happy to be laughed at for their humor, but not for their folly.

Men are happy to be laughed at for their humor, but not for their folly.

The best doctors in the world are Doctor Diet, Doctor Quiet, and Doctor Merryman.

The best doctors in the world are Doctor Diet, Doctor Quiet, and Doctor Merryman.

How is it possible to expect mankind to take advice when they will not so...

How is it possible to expect mankind to take advice when they will not so...

Always remember that the most important thing in a good marriage is not happiness, but...

Always remember that the most important thing in a good marriage is not happiness, but...

They can gas me, but I am famous. I have achieved in one day what...

They can gas me, but I am famous. I have achieved in one day what...