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So weak thou art, that fools thy power despise

Quote byJonathan Swift · 1667–1745

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: To Love, found in Miss Vanhom­righ's desk after her death, in Swift's hand­writing.

English (original)

So weak thou art, that fools thy power despise; And yet so strong, thou triumph'st o'er the wise.

— Jonathan Swift

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