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Comparison Quotes by Jonathan Swift
- Undoubtedly, philosophers are in the right when they tell us that nothing is great or little otherwise than by comparison.
- This made me reflect, how vain an attempt it is for a man to endeavor to do himself honor among those who are out of…
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