The stoical scheme of supplying our wants, by lopp · Jonathan Swift

We have just enough religion to make us hate, but

The stoical scheme of supplying our wants, by lopping off our desires, is like cutting off our feet when we want shoes.

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Jonathan Swift

1667-11-30 — 1745-10-19 · Dublin

Jonathan Swift was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer, and poet, best known for "Gulliver's Travels." His biting wit and sharp social commentary made him a prominent figure in English literature. He often used irony and fantasy to critique societal norms and political corruption, leaving a lasting impact on satire and prose.