Quote by Jonathan Swift

For the rest, Whatever we have got has been by infinite labor, and search, and ranging through every corner of nature; the difference is that instead of dirt and poison, we have rather chosen to fill our hives with honey and wax, thus furnishing mankind with the two noblest of things, which are sweetness and light.

For the rest, Whatever we have got has been by infinite labo

Summary

This quote highlights the human capacity for progress and innovation. It suggests that everything we have achieved as a species has required immense effort, exploration, and understanding of the natural world. The quote further emphasizes that instead of indulging in negativity and harm, we have intentionally directed our pursuits towards creating things of beauty and value. By choosing to fill our metaphorical "hives" with sweetness (representing joy, kindness, and goodness) and light (representing knowledge, enlightenment, and understanding), we have sought to provide humanity with the most noble and enriching aspects of existence.

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By Jonathan Swift

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