Religion Quote by Jonathan Swift
“What religion is he of? Why, he is an Anythingarian.”
About This Quote
Source Satire: Gulliver's Travels, Jonathan Swift, 1726
He jokes that the person follows an "Anythingarian" religion, a play on words.
In simple terms: A pun about being an "Anythingarian".
Spot humor in wordplay.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- debates
- comedic writing
- social critique
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about religious labels?
- Why use absurdity to critique belief?
Humor may obscure serious points.