Who said “But nothing is so hard for those who abound in riches, as to conceive how others can be…”?

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Jonathan Swift. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceA Preface to the Bishop of Sarum's Introduction to the Third Volume of the History of the Reformation of the Church of England (8 December, 1713)

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“But nothing is so hard for those who abound in riches, as to conceive how others can be in want.”
— Jonathan Swift
VerifiedA Preface to the Bishop of Sarum's Introduction to the Third Volume of the History of the Reformation of the Church of England (8 December, 1713) · evidenceCharity

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For academic work, cite the original where you can: A Preface to the Bishop of Sarum's Introduction to the Third Volume of the History of the Reformation of the Church of England (8 December, 1713).

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Swift, J. (n.d.). But nothing is so hard for those who abound in riches, as to conceive how others can be in want. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9791-but-nothing-is-so-hard-for-those-who/

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Swift, Jonathan. “But nothing is so hard for those who abound in riches, as to conceive how others can be in want.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9791-but-nothing-is-so-hard-for-those-who/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Swift, Jonathan. “But nothing is so hard for those who abound in riches, as to conceive how others can be in want.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9791-but-nothing-is-so-hard-for-those-who/.

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