Nothing more unqualified the man to act with prudence than a misfortun…

Jonathan Swift
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Nothing more unqualified the man to act with prudence than a misfortune that is attended with shame and guilt. ✨ Jonathan Swift (1752). The works of D. Jonathan Swift ...: To which is prefixed, the doctor's life, with remarks on his writings, from the Earl of Orrery and others, not to be found in any former edition of his works.Dublin printed, p.281
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