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“I am convinced that if the virtuosi could once find out a world in the moon, with a passage to it, our women would wear nothing but what directly came from thence.” quote by Jonathan Swift
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“I am convinced that if the virtuosi could once find out a world in the moon, with a passage to it, our women would wear nothing but what directly came from thence.”

Jonathan Swift

About This Quote

Source Satire: “Gulliver’s Travels”, 1726

Imagining a moon society highlights absurdities of earthly customs

In simple terms: Moon fantasy critiques society

Key Takeaway

Use satire to expose folly

Themes

satire society imagination

Mood

witty critical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • literary analysis
  • social critique
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

political critique cultural commentary

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to ensure satire is clear?
  • What modern issues suit this style?
A Different Perspective

Satire may be misunderstood or dismissed

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