Quote by Jonathan Swift

But you think that it is time for me to have done with the world, and so I would if I could get into a better before I was called into the best, and not die here in a rage, like a poisoned rat in a hole.

But you think that it is time for me to have done with the w

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In this quote, the speaker expresses their belief that it is time for them to leave this world. They express a desire to transition into a better place before being called into the best, indicating a desire for a more favorable situation after death. The speaker emphasizes their aversion to dying in a state of anger and desperation, comparing it to a poisoned rat trapped in a hole. This quote captures the speaker's longing for a more peaceful and fulfilling end, wishing for a better exit from life.

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