Laws Are Like Cobwebs – Quote by Jonathan Swift

„Laws are like cobwebs, which may catch small flies, but let wasps and hornets break through.“

Jonathan SwiftJonathan Swift's quote compares laws to cobwebs that catch small offenders but let bigger ones through.
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Jonathan Swift was a 17th-century Irish writer known for his sharp wit and satirical works.

This quote illustrates the often imperfect effect of laws, which only punish minor offenders.


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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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