Quotes by Jonathan Swift about Truth and Lies

„Falsehood flies, and truth comes limping after it, so that when men come to be undeceived, it is too late; the jest is over, and the tale hath had its effect.“

Jonathan SwiftJonathan Swift on the quick spread of lies and the late recognition of truth, which often comes too late.
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Jonathan Swift was a 17th-century Irish writer known for his sharp wit and satirical works.

This quote by Jonathan Swift describes how lies spread quickly while the truth is often recognized too late.


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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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