Jonathan Swift's Quote - Interest is the spur of the people, but glory that of great souls.

Quote by Jonathan Swift

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

Interest is the spur of the people, but glory that of great souls. Invention is the talent of youth, and judgment of age. – Jonathan Swift

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Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used to protect the innocent. – Jonathan Swift

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Where there are large powers with little ambition… nature may be said to have fallen short of her purposes. – Jonathan Swift

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Promises and pie-crust are made to be broken. – Jonathan Swift

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