Invention and Judgement – Quote by Jonathan Swift

„Invention is the talent of youth, as judgement is of age“

Jonathan SwiftJonathan Swift on the inventive talent of youth and the growing judgement that comes with age.
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Jonathan Swift was a 17th-century Irish writer known for his sharp wit and satirical works.

The quote contrasts the creative power of youth with the mature judgement that comes with age.


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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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