Quote by Lord (George Gordon) Byron
Switzerland is a curst, selfish, swinish country of brutes, placed in the most romantic region of the world.
Summary
This quote is a derogatory statement, expressing the view that Switzerland is a cursed and selfish country inhabited by brutish and uncultured people. It adds a contrasting element by acknowledging Switzerland's geographical setting, emphasizing the irony that such an idyllic and beautiful location is occupied by what the speaker perceives as an undesirable nation.