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Jonathan Swift Quote on Politics and Corruption

„Politics, as the word is commonly understood, are nothing but corruptions.“

Jonathan SwiftJonathan Swift views politics as a system often associated with corruption, representing sharp social criticism.
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Jonathan Swift was a 17th-century Irish writer known for his sharp wit and satirical works.

Swift criticizes the common view of politics as a corrupt system.


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Quote by Jonathan Swift about politics and corruption

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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