“And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass, to grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together.”
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Swift, J. (n.d.). And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass, to grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3069-and-he-gave-it-for-his-opinion-that/
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Swift, Jonathan. “And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass, to grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3069-and-he-gave-it-for-his-opinion-that/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Swift, Jonathan. “And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass, to grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3069-and-he-gave-it-for-his-opinion-that/.