Jonathan Swift, Cadenus and Vane Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jonathan Swift, Cadenus and Vane.

Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, and poet. Known for his sharp wit and biting social commentary, Swift is best remembered for his works "Gulliver's Travels" and "A Modest Proposal." His writing often criticized political corruption, religious intolerance, and societal inequalities. "Cadenus and Vane" is a lesser-known work by Swift, published in 1731 under the pseudonym Isaac Bickerstaff. It is a poetic exploration of Swift's complicated relationship with Esther Vanhomrigh, known as "Vanessa," and reflects his personal struggles with love and loss.

'Tis an old maxim in the schools,That flattery's the food of

'Tis an old maxim in the schools,That flattery's the food of fools;Yet now and then your men of witWill condescend to take a bit.

Jonathan Swift, Cadenus and Vane

Flattery