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Don’t Set Your Wit Against a Child – Jonathan Swift

„Don't set your wit against a child“

Jonathan SwiftJonathan Swift on treating children wisely: Intelligence should not be used against those who are weaker.
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Jonathan Swift was a 17th-century Irish writer known for his sharp wit and satirical works.

This quote reminds us not to use intelligence against the weaker, but to act with patience and responsibility.


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Jonathan Swift (1667–1745) was a prominent Irish writer, satirist, and cleric. He gained fame particularly through works like "Gulliver's Travels," in which he unflinchingly exposed social evils and human follies. His critical mind and humor made him a defining figure of the Enlightenment.

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