Skip to content

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.” quote by Jonathan Swift
Download Open image
“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.”

Jonathan Swift

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.

Key Takeaway

Simplify communication, question unnecessary rules.

Themes

society language law complexity critique

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

satirical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • legal reform
  • education
  • policy making

Key Concepts

satire social commentary linguistics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we accept confusing jargon?
  • Who benefits from legal complexity?
A Different Perspective

Complex systems can be intentionally opaque to maintain power.

3.9 out of 5 (10 ratings)

More by Jonathan Swift

Explore all 535 Jonathan Swift quotes

More Care quotes

Browse all 19,021 Care quotes