Criticism Quote by Jonathan Swift
““For this kind of commodity will not bear exportation, the flesh being of too tender a consistence to admit a long continuance in salt, although perhaps I could name a country which would be glad to eat up our whole nation without it.””
About This Quote
Source Satire: Gulliver's Travels, 1726
Some goods are too delicate for export; the speaker jokes that a nation would eagerly consume their entire population without it.
In simple terms: Certain commodities are too fragile to be shipped; satire about consumption.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of trade and absurdities of greed.
Themes
economics
satire
trade
Mood
wry
critical
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- colonial trade
- food scarcity
- political commentary
Key Concepts
imperialism
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this satire reveal about consumerism?
- How does absurdity highlight moral issues?
A Different Perspective
The hyperbole may obscure real economic concerns.
