Care Quote by Jonathan Swift
“It is likewise to be observed that this society hath a peculiar chant and jargon of their own, that no other mortal can understand, and wherein all their laws are written, which they take special care to multiply.”
About This Quote
Source Satire: Gulliver's Travels, 1726
Society creates its own incomprehensible language and laws that multiply unnecessarily.
In simple terms: Complex jargon obscures meaning.
Simplify communication, question unnecessary rules.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we accept confusing jargon?
- Who benefits from legal complexity?
Complex systems can be intentionally opaque to maintain power.