The greatest inventions were at first but the objects of ridicule.
Gulliver's Travels
The greatest inventions were at first but the objects of ridicule.
Gulliver's Travels
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"I cannot but conclude that the Bulk of your Natives, to be the most pernicious Race of little odious Vermin that Nature ever suffered to crawl upon the Surface of the Earth."
Humorous"I could name a country which would be glad to eat up our whole nation without salt."
Controversial"No man will take counsel, but every man will take money. Therefore, money is better than counsel."
Humorous"I am assured by a very knowing American of my acquaintance in London; that a young healthy child, well nursed, is, at a year old, a most delicious, nourishing, and wholesome food; whether stewed, roas…"
Shocking"I desire those politicians who dislike my overture, and may perhaps be so bold to attempt an answer, that they will first ask the parents of these mortals, whether they would not at this day think it …"
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