I never wonder to see men wicked, but I often wonder to see them not ashamed. - Jonathan Swift

I should perhaps like others have astonished you with strange improbable tales; but I rather chose to relate plain matter of fact in the simplest manner and style; because my principal design was to inform you, and not to amuse you.

I remember it was with extreme difficulty that I could bring my master to understand the meaning of the word opinion, or how a point could be disputable; because reason taught us to affirm or deny only where we are certain; and beyond our knowledge we cannot do either.

So weak thou art, that fools thy power despise;
And yet so strong, thou triumph'st o'er the wise.